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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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Buda departments unite Fire and rescue units will work together as one

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

BUDA — The Buda Fire Department and Buda Rescue Unit will be uniting together as one entity.

The merge will provide no change in how the dayto-day operations run for

both groups; neither will it affect coverage areas the fire department and rescue unit currently serve.

The rescue unit currently provides service to the Neponset Fire District, as well.

Buda Fire Chief Jeff Bitting explained the decision to merge was made

in order to better support the rescue unit service, which has been running on financial donations since its inception in the ‘70s.

Back in November, the fire district passed a referendum that asked whether the Buda Fire Protection District should levy a special tax at a rate not to exceed .40 percent of the value of all taxable property for the purpose of providing the ambulance

service. The final total of votes strongly favored this proposal. It passed with 225 residents voting “yes” and 50 residents voting “no.”

That tax rate will rake in enough monies to keep both units financially stable and running properly.

Looking back, the Buda ambulance service was established in 1973, which is when many Bureau County towns were bringing the service to their

areas, according to Bitting.

“Before then if you needed the ambulance, you would have to call the undertaker, and he would pick you up and take you into the hospital,” he said.

The service was supported by the village and also received some funding through the Civil Defense, which later turned into the county’s ESDA office.

“It wasn’t a lot of help, but it was enough at the time,” Bitting said.

In the ‘80s, funding from the Civil Defense ceased, and the operation costs fell back onto strictly donations.

With the increase in costs for the ambulance service and a 5 percent increase in the number of calls the service has received throughout the years, Bitting said it was time to find a new source of income.

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5,700 pounds of ... sausage?

Nuco’s famous recipe will be served at this year’s annual event

By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

ARLINGTON — St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Arlington is prepping for its annual spring pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, March 22.

The breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall.

The menu includes pancakes, Nuco’s homemade sausage, eggs (made to order), toast and beverage.

Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 6 to 10; children 5 and under are free. Carry-outs are available the day of the breakfast.

All proceeds made from the breakfast will be used to fund improvements for the church.

For the past several years, parishioners have been working on various improvements and projects.

In preparation for Sunday’s event, parishioners and volunteers have been working to make 5,700 pounds of sausage.

“It’s the best in the area,” said Lynne Bonnell, a parishioner and daughter of Nuco Fonderoli.

The recipe for the sausage has been in the Fonderoli family since 1936.

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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day ... ‘Two Irish Tellers’ The “Two Irish Tellers” returned to the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton for their third annual storytelling event Saturday, March 14, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Trisha Kelly (left) and Mick Henneberry entertained the crowd with Irish tales, jokes, skits and limericks. According to the dynamic duo, growing up Irish offers a special perspective to the world. New this year, was youngster Elija Kruse (not pictured), who assisted the two tellers throughout the performance.

Bureau County school boards on the ballot

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

Voters will be able to select school board candidates in the upcoming election, set for Tuesday, April 7. Below is the list of candidates, as well as the number of seats open.

While some of the districts are not in Bureau County,

there are Bureau County voters who will be able to vote in those districts.

Annawan Community Unit School District No. 226 For the full four-year term, there are seven candidates running for the four positions open on the school board. No more than two may be elected from each town-

ship range.

Candidates include: Jerad Heitzler, Cathy Foes, Courtney Rico and Kimberly Goodley of the Township 16 North Range 5 East; John Rosenberry of the Township 18 North Range 6 East; Nancy Goodman of the Township 16 North Range 6 East; and Nathan Pritchard of the Township 17 North Range

5 East.

Bradford Community Unit School District No. 1 For the full four-year term, three candidates are running uncontested in their townships. These candidates are John R. Murphy of the Township Saratoga 13 North Range 8 East, Marjorie A. Loudenburg of the Township Elmira 14 North Range 6

East and Tanya S. Walker of the Township Osceola 14 North Range 7 East.

Bureau Valley Community Unit School District No. 340 In District 1, Kent J. Siltman is running uncontested for the full four-year term on the school board.

In District 3, Donald W.

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Time for another Ladies Night Out ‘It’s a night away from it all ...’

By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com

BCR photo/Goldie Currie

JoAlyce Hewitt (left) weighs and bags “Nuco’s” homemade sausage for the upcoming pancake breakfast at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Arlington. Lynne Bonnell (also pictured) is the daughter of Nuco Fonderoli, who has been sharing his sausage recipe with St. Patrick’s for nearly 40 years.

Sausage From Page 1 The secret recipe came from Nuco’s grandfather.

The Fonderoli family first introduced their sausage to St. Patrick’s Church about 40 years ago for the Stag. The recipe went over well with members; a breakfast event was formed,

and the proceeds of the breakfast went to the upkeep of the church.

“This is such a benefit for the church. It helps with the upkeep of the church and allows us to cover costs for improvements and extra expenses,” Bonnell said.

Bonnell and her sister, Lauren Koch, explained how making the sausage has always been a fun

task among the many who come out to lend a hand. For most, it’s a fun social event leading up to the breakfast.

“This is also really important for my dad (Nuco). This is his project for the church, and it’s a tradition he wants to keep alive,” Bonnell said.

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Walnut Chamber of Commerce to host Congressman Kinzinger Annual banquet set for March 30 WALNUT — The Walnut Chamber of Commerce has announced Congressman Adam Kinzinger will be the featured keynote speaker at its annual banquet Monday, March 30, at Konz Restaurant & Lounge.

Kinzinger represents the 16th Congressional District of Illinois and was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2011.

“We are honored that Congressman Kinzinger would make time to serve as the keynote speaker at our annual banquet,” said Walnut Chamber of Commerce President Brian Smith. “Through our continued efforts to elevate our work as a Chamber, we are excited to be creating opportunities for sharing resources like the Congressman with our members.”

Kinzinger serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is focused on pro-

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viding constituents an open and direct line of communication to their federal government. At the age of 36, he is one of the youngest members of Congress and was named one of Time Magazine’s 40 under 40 “Rising Stars in American Politics.”

The banquet begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations for the banquet can be secured by calling the Chamber office at 815-379-2141, ext. 241.

MANLIUS — The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius will be hosting the seventh annual Ladies Night Out (LNO) from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

“It’s just a really fun night,” said LNO co-chair Peggy Bolin, adding it’s always busy and a lot of noisy fun.

For $5 per person, tickets include a chance to win door prizes, the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and the chance to explore the plethora of display booths. Tickets purchased in advance will be entered in a drawing for LNO dollars, which can be used at any exhibitor display present at the event.

Bolin said the event started when co-chair Cindy Dahl proposed the idea as a way to raise money for technology in the church.

Since then, proceeds from LNO are directed toward the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius.

However, LNO also includes other charities as well. New this year is the “Ties for Hunger,” a fundraiser, where gently used ties will be for sale. All proceeds will go toward the Bureau Valley Buddy Bags program. One of the exhibitors at LNO, said Bolin, is Another Child Foundation which is directed by Tim Oloffson from St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Princeton. Also all purses left at the end of the evening from the purse stable sale are taken to the ACF and then shipped with a few feminine items inside to Romania for the orphan teenage girls.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius will host its seventh annual Ladies Night Out from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 26. Pictured above, Trinity ladies showcased the “Ties for Hunger” fundraiser. This new event features gently-used tie donations for sale. Proceeds from “Ties for Hunger” are directed toward the Bureau Valley Buddy Bags program. all …,” said co-chair Dahl.

With around 42 exhibitor booths or displays, many of the LNO vendors are returning favorites. This phenomenal event is very popular, said Dahl, every year there are over 200 present.

Bolin said she looks forward to the event every year.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s a lot of fun,” Bolin said.

“We hope to see you there,” said Dahl.

Event-goers at the LNO event will find: LNO Truffles and Snowballs, Spring Creek Soap, Kam’s Salon, Bureau County and Western Bureau County food pantries, Perry Memorial Hospital, Bureau Valley Buddy Bags, Chestnut Street Inn, Citizens First State Bank, Flowers by Julia, Golden Canyon Candles, Personal Historian-Jul Adams-Watkins, Longaberger Baskets, Mary Kay, Cookie Jar Country Bakery, PNB Manlius Banking Center, Royal Neighbors of America, Relay For Life, Norwex, Artwork by LVH, Young Living Essential Oils, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi Accessories/Scentsy, Celebrating Home, Jessica Hassler crafts, Parfum Shoppe,

Correction There was an error in the March 14 issue of the BCR in the story on the IVCC lawsuit. Marquis has an assessed value of $28 million, not an appraised value. The Bureau County Republican regrets the error.

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Aside from these displays, there will also be demonstrations by Chef Monica Sudakov of Chestnut Street Inn, and Denise Bolin on how to make your own non-toxic home products. Also available to event-goers will be the complimentary chocolate fountain, hundreds of cookie truffles for sale, a mashed potato bar and toppings, LNO purse trading stable, Ties for Hunger, a 46-inch RCA LED TV to be raffled, silent auction items and door prizes galore.

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Dear Soldier deadline draws near Write your letters now With less than a month left for the Dear Soldier letter collection campaign, the chance to thank military men and women for their service is drawing to a close.

Thank you letters deliv-

ered to any of the listed mailbox locations will be included in personal care packages sent out to military personnel through the Operation Gratitude organization.

Letters should not be included in envelopes, but can be as personal as the writer would like.

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Mailbox locations Bureau County Buda Bureau Valley South Dalzell Dalzell Grade School DePue DePue School Ladd Ladd Public Library Ladd Grade School LaMoille Allen Junior High LaMoille High School LaMoille Clarion Library Malden Malden Grade School Manlius Bureau Valley High School Mineral Mineral-Gold Public Library Ohio Ohio School Peru St. Bede Academy Princeton Jefferson School Lincoln School Douglas School

Buda From Page 1 The new tax is expected to bring in around $68,000 in 2015, Bitting said.

The monies will help fund day-to-day operations and cover costs to build an addition onto the Buda Fire Department, which will provide enough space to house the rescue unit vehicles and provide room for a training area and meeting room.

To help celebrate two units joining as one, the fire department and res-

Logan Junior High School Princeton High School St. Louis School Princeton Christian Academy Princeton Public Library Princeton Prouty Building/Chamber of Commerce Sullivan’s Foods Myrtle’s Henneberry Offices Bureau County Republican Bureau County Metro Center Bureau County Senior Center Spring Valley Spring Valley Elementary Hall High School Tiskilwa Tiskilwa Library Crossroads Walnut Bureau Valley North in Walnut Walnut Public Library

cue unit will host a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy will be served by the fire department and rescue unit volunteers.

“We will soon be a joined group and what better way to start than to serve the community breakfast and hope you all come out to meet all our volunteers?”

Bitting said. “The group of men and women need your help to continue to serve the community.”

The breakfast will be donation only; there is no

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Putnam County Granville Library Hennepin Library Hennepin Foods PC Foods Putnam County Primary Putnam County Elementary Putnam County Junior High Putnam County High School Putnam County Community Center

LaSalle County LaSalle Dimmick Grade School Lostant Lostant Grade School Tonica Tonica Grade School

set price to attend.

There will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. An iPad Mini, along with a coat rack and shelves donated

by Green Gables of Bradford are just a few of the great items being raffled off at the breakfast.

“Please come out and see, and bring a friend,” Bitting said. “We hope to see you all there.”

There are currently 29 volunteer firemen, 21 volunteers on the rescue unit; nine of these volunteers serve in both departments.

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HENNEPIN — The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) is hoping to reopen public fishing at its Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes starting this year. The organization is currently working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the specifics, including a starting date, according to TWI Executive Director Paul Botts.

“The lakes are healthier than they’ve been at any time since TWI has been involved, and the fishery is doing great,” Botts said.

“We’ve always planned to open it back up for fishing, and this is the year.”

In contrast to the fishing access that was suspended several years ago due to problems with the invasive

common carp, access going forward will be freely open to the public.

“There won’t be any sort of fishing club with extra days or hours, nor any membership-type fee,” said Botts. “Public fishing at the Dixon Refuge will now be just that, public fishing open to all.”

Specifics like when fishing will begin in 2015 and what the hours will be aren’t yet determined.

“We’re working with the DNR on that, and we’d hoped to have it nailed down by now,” said Botts.

The DNR is involved in the fishing at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes for two reasons.

“The DNR has been our great partner in all of the work to develop and man-

age the fishery, providing expertise and staff time to help us rid the lakes of carp, and also covering some of the costs including restocking the lakes with native fish,” Botts said. “Although this is a private refuge, we and the DNR had agreed several years ago that when the lakes were ready for fishing again, it would be free and open to the public, similar to one of the DNR’s own sites. One of our primary goals at the Dixon Refuge is to have a sustainable fishery, and DNR staff are the experts on successfully managing public fisheries.”

TWI also plans to explore the idea of recruiting local volunteer stewards to help the small not-for-profit organization manage the public fishing.

Notice is hereby given that the “Testing of Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan” required by 10 ILCS 5/24B-9 and 24C-9 for the Consolidated Election will be held on Monday, March 23rd, at 10:00 am. in the County Clerk’s office (basement location) at the Bureau County Courthouse, 700 South Main St, Princeton.

As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

DATED AT PRINCETON THIS 12th day of March, 2015.

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It was more than 30 years ago on St. Patrick’s Day when a group of area residents took a trip to Dublin, Ireland. Before they left, then-Mayor Bill Nelson is shown (group photo) giving the group a key to the city of Princeton, which they later presented to the Lord Mayor of Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day. Shown presenting the key to the Lord Mayor in Ireland are WZOE’s Steve Samet (left) and Irene Hildebrand (center). The photos were contributed by Hildebrand.

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Schools From Page 1 King is running uncontested for the full fouryear term on the school board. In District 6, Matt Wiggim is running uncontested for the full four-year term on the school board.

Cherry Grade School District No. 92 For the full four-year term on the school board, Richard Keeney, Rebecca Hoscheid and Frank Pullam are running uncontested. There are three seats available.

Dalzell Grade School District No. 98 For the full four-year term, there are two positions available. Thomas Bender is running uncontested, leaving the second position open.

DePue Community Unit School District No. 103 For the full four-year term there are five candidates running for the four seats available on the school board. They include Juan J. Ruiz, Lesenia Leon, Antonio Leon, Richard Hernandez and Paul Bosnich III. Also open on the school board is an unexpired two-year term with no candidates running.

Dimmick Community Consolidated School District No. 175 For the full four-year term on the school board, Laurie Ernat, Michelle L. Rich and Gina Mudge are running uncontested.

Hall High School District No. 502 For the full four-year term, there are five candidates running for the four positions open. Candidates include Holly Devert Flanagan, Michael Morris, Joe Besely, Paul Quinn and John “Jack” Boroski.

Henry-Senachwine Community Unit School District No. 5 For the full fouryear term on the school board, four candidates are running for the three positions open. Candidates include Stephen B. Rowe, Michelle Gibson, Lori Deweerth and Sibyl Schrock.

Kewanee Community

Unit School District No. 229 For the full fouryear term on the school board, Ron L. Salisbury, Dan Nolan and Michael L. Leckey are running uncontested.

Ladd Community Consolidated School District No. 94 For the full four-year term, Mark J. Mosbach, Dennis L. Galetti Jr. and Joseph R. Coutts are running uncontested.

Also open on the school board is a two-year term position with no candidates running.

LaMoille Community Unit School District No. 303 For the full four-year term, there are five candidates running for the four seats available on the school board.

They include Mary Taylor and Kevin Hildebrand of the LaMoille Township 18 North Range 10 East, Jeff Pinter and Nicholas Pinter of the Westfield Township 17 North Range 11 East and Kevin J. Anderson of the Clarion Township 18 North Range 11 East.

LaSalle-Peru Township High School District No. 120 For the full four-year term on the school board, three candidates are running uncontested. These candidates include Cathy Renk, Peter Meier and Tony Sparks.

Malden Community Consolidated Grade School District No. 84 For the full four-year term, Roger Ugasco and Jeremy Jay Mount are running for the four positions open on the school board. Two positions remain open.

Mendota Community Consolidated School No. 289 For the full four-year term in the Mendota Township 36 North Range 1 East, Larry B. Sheaves and Mandy Ossman are running uncontested.

There are no candidates running for the remaining townships.

Mendota Township High School District No. 280 For the full four-year term on the school board, Matt Hanaman, David

Bureau County Republican • bcrnews.com May and Jason Stewart are running uncontested.

Ohio Community Consolidated Grade School District No. 17 For the full four-year term, there are four positions open. The three candidates running are Brenda L. Reuter, Rachael Ann Fitzpatrick and Donald Reuter. This leaves one position on the school board open.

Ohio Community High School District No. 505 For the full four-year term Harold D. Albrecht, Chad Deery and Mindy Ringenberg are running uncontested.

Also open is one position for the two-year term on the school board with no candidates running.

Princeton Elementary School District No. 115 For the full four-year term on the school board, Stephen N. Bouslog, J.P. Aley and Mark Frank are running uncontested.

Princeton High School District No. 500 For the full four-year term, there are five candidates running for the three positions open.

The candidates include Stephanie A. Van Ordstrand, Eldon Entwhistle, Gary Coates, Alvin Taylor and Terry Smallwood.

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Unit School District No. 3 For the full four-year term on the board, there are two candidates running for the three positions open. Candidates include Ryan T. Inskeep of the Township 19 North Range 5 East and Michael Kramer of the Township 20 North Range 5 East.

Spring Valley Community School District No. 99 For the full four-year term on the school board, Jason Casford, John Kusek and Trisha Bogatitus are running uncontested.

Wethersfield Community Unit School District No. 230 For the full four-year term on the school board, David Reeves and Tyrone L. Baker of the incorporated area and Dan Bryan of the unincorporated area are running.

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View local talent at Prairie Arts Center in March Connie Epsel views the art work of Aaron James Porter, a Princeton High School graduate who was friends with her son in school. Porter died March 16, 2014, from Huntington’s Disease. His work is on display in the Prairie Arts Center’s fireplace room until March 29.

Also during the month of March, the PAC will sponsor a Members Only Art Exhibit in the gallery. The month-long exhibit began with an opening reception Friday.

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Obituaries Marie Wright MOUNT MORRIS — Marie R. Wright, 101, of Mount Morris, formerly of Tampico and Rock Falls, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris.

A time of sharing will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery.

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Police reports Bureau County Sheriff Suspended license/uninsured motor vehicle

Rachel M. Pinter, 27, of Malden was charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle at 10:30 p.m. March 8 on 22 Park Ave. West in Princeton Township.

Unlawful use of credit cards

Gevorg Tigranyan, 44, of Burbank, Calif.; Sos Grigoryan, 63, of Panorama City, Calif., and Habet K. Taslakyan, 45, of Hollywood, Calif., were charged with the unlawful use of credit cards at 9:57 p.m. March 7 on Route 40 in Manlius.

Accidents

A 17-year-old Princeton girl backed into the vehicle of Alexander M. Arauza, 41, of Princeton at 12:44 p.m. March 6, on a West Putnam Street private drive in Princeton Township.

Micheal Baker, 33, of Malden went off the roadway due to ice at 3:33 a.m. March 2 on 1900 North Avenue at the intersection with 2750 East Street in Berlin Township.

Driving without a valid driver’s license

Jon D. Wills of Cherry to Julie B. Palmer of Cherry.

Divorces Daniel J. Stroud of Malden and Nicole J. (Townsend) Stroud of Princeton; married Sept. 22, 2012; divorced March 10, 2015.

Robert K. Barnes Jr. of Hollowayville and Lisa M. (Ehlert) Barnes of Hollowayville; married March 17, 1996; divorced March 10, 2015.

Traffic court Crossing fire hose — Donald C. Mason, 74, of Princeton.

Driving on suspended license — Alfred L. Alm Jr., 34, of Princeton.

Failure to obey stop sign — A 17-year-old female of Tiskilwa.

Improper traffic lane usage — Mark A. Devenney, 52, of Sheffield.

Leaving the scene — Joshua T. Westfall, 36, of Princeton.

Seat belt required (driver) — Gage B. Vetter, 18, of Princeton.

Speeding (1-10) — Lisa M. Gillam, 34, of Princeton.

Speeding (15-20) — Charles A. Taber, 25, of Spring Valley.

BJ H. Watkins, 35, of East Peoria was charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle at 10:04 a.m. March 9, on Route 40 about one-fourth mile south of Buda.

Ricky Pearson, 55, of Chicago was charged with driving without a driver’s license at 3:43 p.m. March 10, while traveling eastbound on Interstate 80.

Craig W. Jones, 55, of Sheffield went off the roadway and struck a fence at 10 p.m.

March 8 on 1400 North Avenue about onefourth mile west of 300 East Street in Mineral Township.

same incident, a 16-year-old Spring Valley girl was also charged with unlawful possession of cannabis.

Christine M. Anderson, 63, of Tiskilwa struck a deer at 11:05 p.m. March 10 on 1925 East Street at the intersection with 355 North Avenue in Wheatland Township.

Brian R. Swanson, 35, of Princeton struck a deer at 2:33 a.m. March 7 on 1355 North Avenue about one-fourth mile east of 2325 East Street in Princeton Township.

A two-vehicle accident involving drivers Chase A. Kuelper, 23, of Annawan and Greta M. Steinz, 37, of LaSalle occurred on Route 89 near the Walmart main entrance at 3:04 p.m. March 10. Kuelper was charged with disobeying a traffic control signal.

A two-vehicle accident involving drivers Jesus Garcia, 18, of DePue and Michael S. Edgcomb, 46, of Ladd occurred in the 300 block of East Dakota Street at 6 p.m. March 12.

Deer accidents

Princeton Police Possession of cannabis

Brian Maynard, 24, of Princeton was charged with possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams and possession of drug equipment during a traffic stop in the 0 block of West Clark Street at 9:50 a.m.

March 5.

Criminal trespass

Shawna M. Rosenow, 37, of Princeton was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 2000 block of Claude Bailey Parkway at 4:11 p.m. March 4.

Retail theft

Jeremy Lucas, 18, of Princeton was charged with retail theft in the 2100 block of Claude Bailey Parkway at 6:05 p.m. March 6.

Spring Valley Police

Unlawful possession of cannabis

Jeremy R. Lucas, 18, of Ladd was charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of East Iowa Street at 4:13 p.m. March 9. During the

Accidents

Warrant arrests

Brittany M. Mueller, 25, of Wenona was picked up in the 300 block of West Saint Paul Street at 8:43 p.m. March 11 on a Woodford County warrant for failure to appear for a possession of drug paraphernalia charge.

Aaron L. Sanchez, 21, of Spring Valley was picked up in the 200 block of East Second Street at 7:29 p.m. March 12 on a Bureau County warrant for failure to appear for a domestic battery charge.

Illinois State Police Zero tolerance

Dominic M. Margherio, 20, of Spring Valley was charged with zero tolerance, illegal consumption by a minor and improper lane usage, and Jacob A. Doonan, 20, of Ladd was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor on Interstate 80 near Mile Marker 80 at 12:59 a.m. March 8.

Meeting Minutes Bureau County Board

Chairman of the Transportation Committee Steve Sondgeroth presented American Council of Engineering Companies award to the board. The Wyanet bridge on County Highway 8 which goes over the IAIS railroad and Hennepin Canal was selected by the council as “Best of the Best.” Sondgeroth recognized engineers Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc., John Gross and his staff for their honored accomplishment.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Board met Tuesday, March 10, and took the following action: • The board approved the retention of Tim Slavin as facilitator for the Walnut Ridge Wind LLC hearings at the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• The board approved the agreement with Geronimo Wind for the reimbursement of facilitator expense. Geronimo Wind will be reimbursing the county for money spent.

• Chief Deputy/Commander James Shipp explained and requested the board’s approval of the sheriff’s participation in the U.S. Department of Defense/state of Illinois LESO Program. The board approved the request.

• Chairman of the building and grounds committee Kristy Warren announced the Bureau County Jail’s radio room has been completed within budget at $121,615. She thanked all who helped accomplish the goal.

• The board accepted the low snow and lawn bid from Michael’s Lawn Service at $5,000.

•The board accepted the panic alarm bid from Elmore Electric for a 64-zone system at $15,889. Panic alarms will be placed at various locations throughout the Bureau County Courthouse.

• Chairman of the transportation committee Steve Sondgeroth announced a bridge in Bureau County has been selected as the “Best of the Best” by the American Council of Engineering. Each year this council distributes awards for construction projects and engineering firms throughout the state. Sondgeroth congratulated the Wyanet bridge engineers, Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc., as well as John Gross and his engineering staff.

April 7th CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

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Perspective Bureau County

Republican

Serving Bureau County Since 1847

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

From the editor’s desk The mountain of snow outside my office window has melted to just a tiny pile of slush as I write this editor’s column on Monday morning. At home, the tulips and daffodils have already poked their heads through the wet earth, and early in the morning, when I’m out on my backyard deck before the sun rises, I can hear a melody of birds welcoming the day with their songs. I even got a call this morning from Pete DeFreezer in Buda, Terri Simon who said his wife, Cynthia, spotted her first robin this morning.

As I drove out and about in Bureau County on Sunday, I saw a host of people enjoying the warmer weather. Some strolled with their four-legged friends, who also appeared to be happy for the break from winter’s fury. I also saw a few children outside playing; their shoes caked with mud, but there were smiles on their faces.

Another sure sign of warmer weather was the number of motorcyclists I saw on the roads. Lots of them.

I imagined the wind on their faces was still a bit brisk, but there’s something about that first motorcycle rider in the spring that makes me smile too.

Spring 2015 officially begins 5:45 p.m. Friday, March 20. Meteorologically speaking, however, in the Northern Hemisphere the official spring season always begins on March 1 and continues through May 31.

As we enter into this season of second chances, I hope you’ll take the time to appreciate the wondrous natural elements Mother Nature bestows upon us. I also hope you’ll take a few extra minutes when you’re driving to watch for excited children, pets — both which might not remember the safety rules about running after balls that roll into the streets or not looking both ways before crossing. Also, please keep an eye out for motorcyclists.

••• I hope you’ve marked your calendar for our upcoming Candidates’ Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

The event is at the Bureau County Metro Center and will feature candidates running for the Princeton mayoral seat and Princeton commissioner seats. If you’ve ever attended one of our forums, you know they are filled with good information, which hopefully enables you to make a better informed decision when you head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7.

As many of you know, our forums are well attended, so you might want to come early. I expect a great turnout for this event again. Thanks in advance to all the candidates who have agreed to participate, and thank you for planning to come to our event. We clearly believe an informed voter needs to head to the polls.

While candidates will not have any promotional materials at this event, they will make themselves available to answer your personal questions before and after the forum. Questions? Give me a call at 815-8754461, ext. 6330. I’ll see you there.

••• Have you noticed all the promotional photos for area high schools’ theatrical productions? The arts are so important to our schools, and I always applaud the teachers/sponsors who help our area students realize their dreams when it comes to acting and putting on these performances. Have you ever attended a school play? I urge you to do so. I think you’ll be entertained, as well as admire the talents of our local young people.

••• Have you mailed your Dear Soldier letter yet? The deadline to do so is April 5. Questions? Contact BCR Staff Writer Zita Henneberry at 815-875-4461, ext.

6334.

••• Thought for this week: • “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet.

••• Spring is such a busy time, filled with countless projects and good intentions. As we become busier and busier, I hope you’ll take a few minutes out of your schedule to enjoy this wonderful season. Breathe.

Exhale. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.

On the street

Today, Tuesday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. If you found your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, how would you spend it?

“I would pay off my student loans and my house, go on one luxurious vacation, and I would share some. Any money left over would go into savings.”

Rachel Gustafson, Princeton

“I would buy another rainbow, so I could get another pot of gold!”

Damian Finley, Princeton

“I would buy an Xbox and a computer if I found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”

Owen Larkin, Walnut

“If I found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, I would donate it to St. Jude’s.”

Tommy Cain, Princeton

“If I found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow I would pay off my debts, share with family and friends, give to charity and of course go to Hawaii again.”

Carol Dall, Princeton

A patron saint for openness in government If Sunshine Week and the cause of open government need a patron saint, St. Patrick might just fill the bill. Legend has it that he drove the snakes out of Ireland. Corrupt Illinois government has “snakes” that need expulsion, too.

••• It’s Sunshine Week across the land, a time when advocates of openness in government point out how important such transparency is to the proper functioning of democracy on all levels.

Illinois, which is infamous for government corruption, needs all the transparent government it can get.

Some might say honest government doesn’t have a prayer in Illinois.

Hmm. Perhaps the effort could use a patron saint.

And we have just the man for the job: St. Patrick, whose memory is celebrated today.

Why? Well, legend has it that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland.

And history certainly shows that Illinois has had more than its share of “snakes” in government positions, from corrupt governors and corrupt congressmen down to corrupt city officials.

Throughout the years, Illinois has had enough corruption to fill a book.

That’s what authors Thomas J. Gradel and Dick Simpson just did.

Last month, they came out with “Corrupt Illinois,” subtitled, “Patronage, Cronyism and Criminality,” published by the University of Illinois Press.

Spanning 270 pages, the book

chronicles 150 years of government corruption across the Prairie State.

Most of us are familiar with four relatively recent governors who went to jail for corruption: Rod Blagojevich, currently in federal prison; George Ryan, who was released not too long ago; Dan Walker; and Otto Kerner. And three previous governors were also indicted but escaped conviction.

Illinois has a former congressman, Jesse Jackson Jr., in prison, following in the footsteps of corrupt ex-U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski.

State legislators have gotten into hot water. Former state Rep. Derrick Smith, D-Chicago, is a recent example. Smith, who was recorded accepting a bribe, was kicked out of the House, re-elected by voters, then convicted in a federal trial and booted from the House again.

What’s up with that?

From Chicago, which throughout its history has had more aldermen convicted than you can shake a stick at, to downstate, with former Secretary of State Paul Powell and his legendary shoeboxes filled with cash bribes, “Corrupt Illinois” covers the state’s sordid history of corruption.

Chapters also deal with judicial corruption, Cook County corruption, suburban corruption, police corruption, and judicial corruption.

Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell, convicted of stealing nearly $54 million from taxpayers, also gets her due in the book.

The thing about corruption is that it thrives in darkness. For crooked government officials, the more secrecy, the better.

Open records laws, specifically the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Open Meetings Act, are designed to help let the sun shine in on public records and government meetings.

When government officials know for certain their actions and records will be subject to public scrutiny, they should be less likely to risk unethical and illegal actions.

That’s the theory, anyway.

“Corrupt Illinois” offers various ideas for reform, all of which deserve consideration.

It also details previous reform efforts. Some succeeded, while others failed.

Reformers and the public who are sick of government corruption should take a lesson from St. Patrick: Keep up the pressure, and drive out the snakes.

When & Where Anniversaries: Typically runs one week before the anniversary unless specified.

Auction calendar: Information provided by local auctioneers. Runs in the Thursday Illinois Valley Scene and the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Births: Runs in the Saturday Bureau County Republican.

Business & Agriculture: Runs in the Thursday and Saturday Bureau

County Republican.

Education: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Events Calendar: Runs in Illinois Valley Scene..

Letters to the Editor: Runs each publication. Opinions of 500 words or less.

Make Someone Happy: Runs each publication.

Obituaries: Runs each publication.

Perspective: Runs each publication.

Police reports: Runs each publication, space permitting.

Religion Page: Runs in the Thursday Bureau County Republican.

Wedding/engagements: Runs every other Thursday in the Bureau County Republican.

Call the Bureau County Republican at 815-875-4461 with any questions about deadlines or when a particular news item will publish.

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Life&Arts

Tour times announced — Bureau Valley CUSD 340 has announced dates for facilities tours. See Page 8.

LaMoille High School will present musical on Friday and Saturday LAMOILLE — Linda Whitmore, drama director at LaMoille High School, has announced performances of “M*A*S*H” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21.

The play, based off the work of Richard Hooker and adapted by Tim Kelly, incorporates some of the best loved characters in television history.

Play attendees will see the antics of Hawkeye Pierce and Duke Forrest as they join Trapper John, and Ugly. They will make Frank Burns flip his lid and irritate Major Houlihan to the point that she has more than “Hot Lips.” Col. Henry Blake attempts to pull in the reins as Walt Waldowski keeps everyone happy in the Painless Polish Poker Parlor, Father Mulcahy tries to keep everyone moral, and of course Radar

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Luke Becker, as Col. Henry Blake, and Alan Stamberger, as Pvt. Boone, rehearse for the LaMoille High School Drama Department’s performances of “M*A*S*H” on Friday and Saturday. keeps everyone informed.

Come for a visit with nurses Bridget McCarthy, Nancy Phillips, Louise Kimble and Janice Fury. Of course Ho

Flea market, taco bar on Saturday

Jon and the native Koreans help add color to their olive drab lives.

Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door.

— unique, flawed, scarred and at risk of being discarded. She wanted the keys to have their purpose renewed and to carry a message of renewal and inspiration to others.

Open Prairie’s Pastor Mary Gay McKinney first saw “Giving Keys” at a gift shop in St. Louis where she purchased one for her

son who had been injured in Afghanistan while serving in the military.

Open Prairie’s members have created their own “Giving Keys” — some repurposed with embellishments and others with a simple word of encouragement. You may want to carry or wear the key you purchase or give it to someone whom you think could benefit from its message.

Keys range in price from $5 to $15 and all proceeds go to the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.

FOE will meet March 25 PERU — The Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary 2688, Peru, met March 12.

The sixth annual vendor fair was held March 8.

March birthdays include: Lisa Dickens, Donna Devert, Ellie Foreman, Golden Eagle Elinor Nelson, Lisa Sieg and Golden Eagle Sue Wolfe.

On Wednesday, March

Community Notes $500 for second and $250 for third.

Musical program, luncheon first; There will also be many other payouts.

PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church women’s fellowship will hold a musical program and lunch on Wednesdays throughout the Lenten season. Phil Kaufman will perform from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, followed by a luncheon in fellowship hall. The menu will be baked potato bar with toppings. For more information, call 815-875-2329.

BCGS meeting

‘Giving Key’ project at Open Prairie PRINCETON — Open Prairie United Church of Christ, Princeton, will be selling “Giving Keys” to benefit the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide during Open Prairie’s March Madness Flea Market and Taco Bar on Saturday, March 21.

“Giving Keys” were the brainchild of singer/ actress Caitlin Crosby. She started engraving old, used keys with inspirational words. In a way, she said, we are all like these keys

Registrations announced — Happy Hands Preschool and Humpty Dumpty Preschool have announced registrations. See Page 7.

25, the Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Church in Peru for a grilled pork chop dinner. The cost of the meal is $5, benefitting the church youth group. RSVP is requested.

Special honors will be given to junior past presidents Glenna Walters, Kathleen Baraconi, Paula Sittler, Cheryl Kelish and

Betty Parks.

The nomination of officers for 2015-16 will be Thursday, April 9. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Eagle hall. Anyone interesting in holding office, or nominating someone, should attend.

For more information on the FOE, contact Betty Parks at 815-664-2126.

Area preschools are accepting registrations Happy Hands Preschool opens registration PRINCETON — Happy Hands Preschool, located in the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton, has opened registration.

Happy Hands Preschool has been offering a quality preschool program for 48 years. Happy Hands offers classes for 3-year-olds and classes for 4- and 5-yearolds with enrollment between 12 and 16 per class. Children need to be 3 years old

by Sept. 1, or older, to enroll.

The preschool emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and provides a creative learning environment for children.

Happy Hands goal is to help children develop social skills, communication skills and age-appropriate academic skills which will help them develop a positive

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 26, at the Society library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

The public is invited to attend. The free program will be presented by Dan Zorn of LaSalle, who will speak on the topic “Not all Came Through Ellis.” Zorn’s immigrant ancestor came to Illinois in 1836 and worked on the I&M Canal as a digger. He will give some insight to that time period and especially the Irish in his program.

Pageant entry forms LADD — The Ladd 125th Celebration will hold a pageant July 9. Miss Ladd, ages 13-17, and Mini King and Queen, ages 5-8, titles will be on the line. Entry forms are available at the Ladd Library, Ladd Grade School and the village of Ladd office; they can be downloaded at www.villageofladd.com. Entry deadline is June 1. Participants must be a resident of Ladd. For more information, call Julie Hollinger at 815-894-2379.

Concert planned OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, with guest artist David Hoffman, nationally and internationally-known jazz artist. A former performer and resident of Springfield, Hoffman went on to become the trumpet and flugelhorn soloist as well as a composer and arranger for the Ray Charles Orchestra. The concert will be at the Illinois Valley Community College Cultural Center and is free to the public.

Booster Club drawdown PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club drawdown will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, (immediately after the PHS alumni basketball game) in the basement of Fitzgerald’s.

A chicken and spaghetti dinner will be available. Tickets are being sold for $50 a couple. Prizes will be $1,000 cash for

Men’s nite MALDEN — The Malden Vets Club will hold a men’s nite wild game stag at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, on South Street in Malden. The cost is $10 at the door for all you can eat. For more information, call 815-643-2025.

Free movie night WYANET — A free family movie night, sponsored by the Wyanet United Methodist Church, will be at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, at the church, 112 W. Main St. in Wyanet. The movie will be “The Never Ending Story.” Refreshments will be available after the movie.

Next month’s movie will be “Frozen,” complete with a Frozen party.

Generics will perform PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host The Generics Goodies Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 20. There will be a $5 cover charge and a cash bar will be available. Food will be served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the Lodge at 815-8795261. The Lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton.

Manlius sign-ups, fish fry MANLIUS — The Manlius Baseball Association will hold its annual summer league sign-ups and fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Manlius Sportsman’s Club. All players, including tee ball, minor league baseball, little league baseball and girls softball may sign up at this time. To volunteer, or for more information, call Chris Smith at 815-303-8879.

Art exhibit PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will present an exhibit of the art of Betty Baker in April. From pastels and acrylics to wood burning and carving, she has a huge art repertoire that displays her love of all things relating to art. The exhibit will begin with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10. The exhibit can also be viewed April 10-26 during open hours. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The Prairie Art Center is at 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton. For information, call 815-875-2787.

St. Louis Catholic School

Fish Fry

self-image and prepare them for kindergarten.

To receive a registration form or to observe the program, call director Joyce Johnson at 815-875-2124 or visit www. eccprinceton.org.

Every Friday During Lent February 20 - March 27 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Humpty Dumpty Preschool accepting registration MALDEN — Humpty Dumpty Preschool in Malden is now accepting registrations. Classes, beginning after Labor Day, are offered from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Children must be between ages 3-6 and are potty trained. The school is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services. For more information or an application, call Barb Schlund at 815915-8156 or 815-866-2257.

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Bill Nelson will celebrate 95th birthday William E. Nelson of Princeton will celebrate his 95th birthday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Princeton Elks Lodge.

Bill was born on March 25, 1920, in Rockford to Alfred and Anna Nelson.

He married Ramona Davis and later Judith Struthers.

Bill and Ramona’s children are Dale of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Karen (John) Criner of Rockford, Connie (Rich) Miles of Lake Thunderbird, Bill (Dorothy) of Princeton and Eric (Brenda Sloan) of Princeton; Judy’s son is Jason (Amy) Struthers of Claremore, Okla. Bill also has 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Bill served as mayor of

Bureau Valley CUSD 340 has announced dates for facilities tours.

The five school buildings will be open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 20, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, so the public may tour the facilities to assess the condition of the buildings.

• Bureau Valley High School, 9154 2125 North Ave., Manlius.

• Bureau County Coop Alternative/Behavior Disorder Program, 409 W. Maple Ave., Manlius.

• Bureau Valley South Elementary

Bill Nelson Princeton for eight years, from 1979 to 1987. In 1949, Bill opened Nelson Drug Store and retired in 2012.

At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest practicing pharmacist in America.

All friends are invited to attend.

Cody Griffin graduates from basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman First Class Cody J. Griffin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Griffin completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare

Bureau Valley announces tours/times/meeting

principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Griffin earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Tammy and Shawn Griffin of Malden and a 2013 graduate of Princeton High School.

and Junior High, 220 Stewart St., Buda.

• Bureau Valley Elementary, 109 W. Fourth St., Wyanet.

• Bureau Valley North Elementary and Junior High, 323 S. Main St., Walnut.

Also, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23, there will be a special board meeting at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius. The school board will share further information about the facilities planning. The board will host six breakout sessions on the following topics: 1) school finance/

construction costs; 2) Sixth-eighth grade addition on BVHS; 3) district values/goals; 4) academic and extracurricular challenges and opportunities; 5) building/maintenance challenges and opportunities; and 6) transportation.

After the breakout sessions, there will be a questions and answer session.

For all documents regarding the facilities study, visit www.bv340. org/district/district-budget.html.

For more information, contact the district office at 815-445-3101.

Branson’s Gordy and Debbie to perform PRINCETON — The Bureau County Fair presents “A Tribute to George Strait Show” featuring Gordy and Debbie, one of Branson’s top duets from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 19, in the Allen building at the fairgrounds.

This show was the best Branson Horizon tribute show in 2013, they were the favorite duet musical group in both 2012 and 2013,

and they played in Branson May through December 2014.

Tickets are $15 per person and includes the show and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased by picking up a coupon and mailing it to the fair at P.O. Box 238, Princeton, IL 61356, or watch for the order form in the local papers and local businesses. Phone orders are available at 815-872-4453 from 9 a.m. to

5 p.m. Monday to Friday to reserve tickets at the door.

The show is a fundraiser to help purchase a new sound system for the fair exhibit halls, replacing a system that is 25 years old. Gary Swanson/GES sound is donating his services for the show and installation. The show is presented by the fair, GES Sound, and Ed and June Harmon.

Cast announced for ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ LASALLE — Stage 212 continues its 2015 season with a hilarious walk down the aisle – several, actually – in “Always a Bridesmaid,” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their senior prom: to be in each others’ weddings … no matter what. More than 30 years later, these Southern friends-forlife are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow.

Featured in the cast are Mary Black as Libby Ruth, Cyndy Bruch as Charlie, Kathy Hepner as Deedra, Natalie Smigel as Monette, Christin Mitchell as Kari, and Maryhelen Bidasio as Sedalia.

Production staff includes director Zoe Clover, producer Larry Kelsey, assistant director/set construction crew Joe Peshel, stage manager Carol Hartenbower, set designer Dan Hartenbower, set designer/set construction coordinator Mike Kreush, set construc-

tion crew Christopher Martyn and Todd Harzheim, prop coordinators Joan Eiberger and Glen Gerard, costume coordinator Phil Grant, assistant costumers Zoe Clover and cast, lighting designer/operator Matt Boehm, sound operator Kyle Foley, and stagehand Jill Marti.

“Always a Bridesmaid” will be presented April 17-19 and April 24-26 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Portly Promenade St. Margaret’s Progressive Lunch & Card Game

Saturday, April 18th 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM $30.00 per person

March is

Colon Cancer

Awareness Month

With almost a combined 117 years employed with St. Margaret’s, the Special Procedures Department staff - (front) Kelsey Moore, Special Procedures Tech; Chris Simpson, RN-CGRN; Mary Troglio, RN (back) Kandi Burlingame, RN; Karissa King, RN; Karla Carboni, RN-BSN Special Procedures Coordinator; Tammy Pienta, RN Director of Surgical Services; Nicole Chandler, Special Procedures Tech. (Not pictured- Eva Ambler, RN) - are highly-trained and ready to help patients of the Esophageal and Colon Cancer Prevention Center.

Are you

at RISK?

4 History of bowel disease 4 Family history of bowel disease 4 Type 2 diabetes 4 Having had polyps

For more information or to be screened call 815.664.1440.

The Special Procedures Department performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP’s, PEG tubes, Enteroscopy, BARRX, EMR, and Pain Management procedures, including Radiofrequency Denervation. If you are at risk, they have the latest technology and highly trained staff to provide you the highest level of care.

The department works with caring, thoughtful physicians that include Gastroenterologists Dr. Dodda, Dr. Doran and Dr. Goel, and surgeon Dr. Wojcik, that all perform GI procedures.

4 Tobacco and alcohol use 4 Over the age of 50

St. Margaret’s Health St. Margaret’s Hospital

Portly Promenade registration will open at 10:30 AM in the West Pavilion parking lot of St. Margaret’s Family Health Center.

415 E. Second St., Spring Valley Promenade participants will visit five Spring Valley restaurants for a complimentary, small order of their specialty. After enjoying their food and visiting with friends, each Promenader will receive a playing card. The best hand of the day will win $100. Each Portly Promenade participant will get a t-shirt and a goodie bag filled with gifts from sponsors. This event is limited to the first 100 registrations so sign up soon.

The Portly Promenade will benefit the Esophageal and Colon Cancer Prevention Center.

Get your exercise before the food festival that is the Portly Promenade by running in the St. Margaret’s Habit for Health 10K or 3 mile Fun Run/ Walk. Regardless of your training regiment, there is an event for you at St. Margaret’s on April 18th.

Portly Promenade Host Restaurants Spring Valley Boat Club Valley Bar and Grill PepperPals

Angelo’s J’adore

Sponsors Ficek Electric and Communications Peru Federal Savings Bank H & H Builders Heartland Bank & Trust Lasalle Business Association

(Sponsors as of Feb 23)

For more information, contact Frank Kobilsek, Fundraising Coordinator, at 815-866-5757 or by emailing fkobilsek@aboutsmh.org. Registration forms are also available at the Hospital Switchboard and Gift Shop.

SMP Health System

www.aboutsmh.org

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CONSOLIDATED ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 at the usual polling places in the various precincts in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois, a Consolidated Election will be held for the following offices:

CONSOLIDATED ELECTION To Be Elected: City Mayor City Commissioner City Alderman Village President/Mayor Village Clerk Village Trustees/Commissioner Park District Commissioners Public Library Trustees Township/Village Library Trustees Regional Board of School Trustees School Board Members Community College Trustees Fire Protection District Trustees

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Kamala S . Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk

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11 Sports Tuesday, March 17, 2015 • 11 Rocket Men — Rockridge became just the second active Three Rivers boys basketball team to trophy at state. See page 13.

2014-15 All-BCR Girls Basketball First Team Heaven Bennett, Bureau Valley (6-0, Sr., C)

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Tanglers at state The Tigers Town Tanglers were well represented in the IKWF State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend with Chase Tatum (from left), Kody Mongan, Charlie Korey, Dallas Hill, Peyton Hammerich and Brody Spencer. Tatum went 4-1, his lone loss coming in the state finals to place second. Hammerich had a 3-2 record, placing fourth. Mongan won his first match by pin, but lost his second and did not place.

2015 Princeton Softball Preview

Tigresses working on chemistry

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigresses 2015 softball team will have much the same look as last season as they only lost one player to graduation. Eightyear varsity coach Bob James has emphasized more team chemistry this season, however.

“Last year, I think we lacked the concept of the team and they have taken strides to improve that. They’ve spent a lot of time together in the gym, outside of the gym and in practice, and I think that will do a lot to carry them this season,” James said.

“They have a common goal so we’re happy with that. They also all have that extra year of varsity experience so I think they are a little more comfortable coming into this season.”

Princeton, 8-21 last season, finished the year on a 2-8 skid,

but James sees positives in the way his team played last season and has improved in the offseason.

“We anticipate turning things around. We had 21 losses last year, but we were leading in something like 17 of those games so I anticipate a turnaround this year,” James said. “Sometimes things start going downhill and they kind of start snowballing that way, and that’s sort of what happened to us last year. It kind of got away from us last year, but I think with gaining the experience we’ll all be able to come together and pull out some of those games this year.”

Defense has also been at the forefront of the Tigresses’ prerogatives this season.

“This season we need to improve our defense. We’ve really been harping on that because we let a few games slip away from us last season that we

Tigresses at a glance

Last year: 8-21.

Coach: Bob James (eighth year).

Who’s back: Julia Bauer-Jr. (RF/2B), Mady Cain-Jr. (3B/ CF), Jaimee Ciesielski-Jr. (2B/ RF), Alisa Holmbeck-Jr. (SS/P), Danielle Hughes-Sr. (CF/C), Abby Jaques-Sr. (C), Brittany Krohn-Sr. (OF) Madison Menzel-Jr. (P), Courtney Oeder-So. (1B), Devin Truedson-Sr. (LF/2B), Elizabeth Hendrix-Sr. (LF/3B), Who’s new: Brooke Hieronymus-Jr. (1B/RF), Hailey Schultz-Jr. (IF/OF), McKenzie Cain-Jr. (CF, C).

First game: Tuesday at Rock Falls.

should have came away with, and I believe that we will be able to pull those types of games out this year,” James said.

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2015 Bureau Valley softball preview

Storm returns six starters

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

MANLIUS — With a core of six starters returning, the Bureau Valley Storm softball team is in a position to improve upon their 2014 campaign in which they finished with a 5-18 record.

Tenth-year head coach Brian Humphrey has five players returning who batted over .300 last year. He believes his squad will be solid offensively, but knows that to be successful his defense and pitching must improve from last year.

“We really hope to improve on our 5-18 record last season and hope to be competitive in our conference. I feel we should be a solid hitting team, and our overall success will depend on how our pitching and defense hold up,” Humphrey said.

Senior Irini Petros and junior Darcy Kepner will toe the rubber for the majority of the innings

this season with freshman Laura Phillips behind the plate.

“She blocks pitches very well, and her arm will limit opposing teams’ stolen base opportunities,” Humphrey said of having a freshman behind the plate.

Expect freshman Cassidy Olds to also be called upon later in the season to eat up a few innings on the mound.

When not pitching, Petros will split time at the corners while Darcy Kepner will see time between shortstop and second base with junior Ashley Phillips also playing the middle infield positions.

Not many positions will be locked down by any one player as the Storm field a versatile bunch that will be plugged into different positions depending on the situation and the needs of the team.

Juniors Dana Kepner, Kalynn Sullivan and Sam Stocking will split time between the outfield

Storm at a glance

Last year: 5-18.

Coach: Brian Humphrey (10th year).

Who’s back: Carlie Bickett-Jr. (1B/OF), Ashley Geunther-Sr. (IF-OF), Dana Kepner-Jr. (IF/OF), Darcy Kepner-Jr. (P/IF), Taylor Lally-Sr. (IF-OF), Irini Petros-Sr. (P/IF), Ashley Phillips-Jr. (IF), Caitlyn Scott-Sr. (1B/OF).

Who’s new: Sidney Kolb-Jr. (CF), Cassidy Olds-Fr. (P), Laura Phillips-Fr. (C), Sam Stocking-Jr. (OF/ IF, Kaylynn Sullivan-Jr. (OF/IF), First game: Wednesday at Annawan/Wethersfield.

and infield with seniors Ashley Geunther and Taylor Lally also splitting time between the infield and outfield.

Seniors Carlie Bickett and Caitlyn Scott will split their playing time at first base and in the outfield.

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Season at a glance: The Storm’s senior forward returned strong this year after missing most of her junior season with mono, averaging 9.5 points, 7.9 rebounds for the Storm.

Heaven sent the Storm to a regional championship victory over Newman with 25 points and 16 rebounds. She also had five double-doubles this season in rebounds and points.

Bennett was named First Team Three Rivers East All-Conference.

She was also selected to play in the Illinois Valley All-Star Game.

“She was a huge asset to our team. She’s someone that allows us to be as good as we are. It took Heaven a while to peak this season, but I think that has a lot to do with her missing last season,” BV coach Tiffany Gonigam said.

Hanna Bima, St. Bede (6-0, Jr., C)

Season at a glance: The Lady Bruins built their offense around their 6-foot post, who averaged team highs 9.5 points and 5.7 rebounds.

SBA coach Tom McGunnigal said Bima also really came to life on the defensive end of the floor with her ability to defend shots.

“I am expecting bigger things from her next year. I fully expect her to dominate the inside on both ends next year,” McGunnigal said.

Bima was named Second Team Three Rivers East All-Conference. She will also play in the upcoming Illinois Valley All-Star Game.

Taylor Clark, Princeton (5-10, Sr., F/C)

Season at a glance: Taylor was swift for the Tigresses, averaging team highs in scoring (8.8 ppg) and rebounding (8.3 rpg). After recovering from a broken finger, she put up bigger numbers the second half of the season. Clark was named Second Team Three Rivers East All-Conference.

“Taylor was our go-to girl for us this year. She really picked up her game in the second half,” PHS coach Kevin Hieronymus said.

She will also play in the Illinois Valley All-Star Game.

Ellie Herrmann, Hall (5-9, Sr., G/F)

Season at a glance: The Hall senior put together a solid all-around senior season, leading the Lady Devils in scoring (11.9 ppg) to go with 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 steals a game. Hall coach Brian Holman said she was capable of playing any position on the floor. She made a big splash in the regional semifinal by scoring 30 points to lead the Lady Devils to victory over host Ottawa Marquette.

“Ellie is a girl every coach would love to have. She played hard and was the definition of a competitor night in and night out. She really led our team by example and set the tone for some young girls for years to come,” Holman said.

Herrmann, who received First Team Three Rivers East All-Conference honors, will wear her Hall colors once more to play in the Illinois Valley All-Star Game.

Darcy Kepner, Bureau Valley (5-5, Jr., G)

Season at a glance: As Kepner went, so did the Storm. The junior point guard provided a calming influence on the floor for the Storm, able to score when needed (an areabest 12.4 scoring clip) and distribute (1.4 assist a game). She put up double-digits in scoring against all Bureau County foes.

“Without her our team does not progress over the past two seasons as it has. She is the glue that holds us together and allows us to work,” Gonigam said.

Kepner picked up Second Team Three Rivers East All-Conference honors.

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BCR Leaderboard

S E C O N D T E A M

Here’s a look at the area leaders for girls basketball

Savannah Dean

Hunter Galassi

Abby Jaques

Lexi Loftus

Julia Pohar

T H I R D T E A M

Brianna Barajas

SECOND TEAM Savannah Dean, Bureau Valley (JR., 5-8, G)

Season at a glance: The junior guard stepped up into a big role this year for the regional champion Storm, helping to share some ball handling responsibilities with classmate Kepner. She averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 steals and 1.3 assists a game.

“She is very tough, good at taking the ball to the basket. She works extremely hard,” Gonigam said.

Hunter Galassi, Hall (SO., 5-7, G/F)

Season at a glance: Just a sophomore, Galassi already has two years of varsity ball to her credit as a starter, and will get better, Holman said. She was the Lady Devils’ second-leading scorer (8.2) and averaged 2.4 steals and 1.6 assists.

“Hunter is starting to realize what she can become as a basketball player. Her best is yet to come, and she has the tools to be one of the best in the area over the next two years,” Holman said.

Galassi received Three Rivers East All-Conference honorable mention.

Abby Jaques, Princeton (SR., 5-9, G)

Season at a glance: Provided the Tigresses with an offensive spark down the stretch, averaging 10 ppg over the last 13 games, including a high of 23 points. For the season, Jaques averaged 6.6 points with 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game.

“When Abby got her game going there so well, she really gave us a big lift this season,” Hieronymus said.

Jaques was named Second Team Three Rivers East All-Conference.

She was also selected to participate in the Illinois Valley All-Star Game, but is unable to play.

Carlie Bickett

Liz Geuther

Lexi Loftus, LaMoille/Ohio (Fr., 5-9, G)

Season at a glance: The little freshman from Ohio proved to be ready for the big show, leading the Lady Lions in scoring with 8.9 points a game. She also averaged an area-best 5.0 steals along with 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in varsity play after having played the majority of the F/S game each night.

“Lexi will continue to grow with only being a freshmen. Her recognition as the only freshman on the Little 10 team is a highlight to the season she had,” L/O coach Holli Rapp said.

Little Ten Conference coaches recognized Loftus with First-Team All-Conference selection.

Julia Pohar, St. Bede (Jr., 5-6, G)

Season at a glance: The Lady Bruins floor leader returned from a a severe ankle injury quicker than expected, which was a strong show of desire, McGunnigal said. She averaged 7.9 points a game and dished out 1.5 assists.

“She is a leader and will have higher expectations for herself next year than I could ever put on her – so I’m going to let her game do her talking,” McGunnigal said.

THIRD TEAM Brianna Barajas, Princeton (SR., 5-9, P)

Season at a glance: The two-year starter and team captain was the Tigresses’ second leading rebounder (4.8) and third leading scorer (3.7). She came up big in the PHS victory over St. Bede with 11 points and nine rebounds.

Barajas will wear the Princeton blues one more time for the Illinois Valley All-Star Game.

Alaina Marquez

Gabbie Morrow

Carlie Bickett, Bureau Valley (Sr., 6-1, C)

Season at a glance: The Storm center played a key role in the Storm’s high-low offense, leading the team with 1.9 assists per game.

She also led the Storm with 1.23 blocks per game and pulled down 6.9 rebounds a game.

Elizabeth Geuther, LaMoille/Ohio (Sr., 6-1, C)

Season at a glance: Geuther stood tall in the middle for the Lady Lions, with her trademark ponytail to the side. She showed 14.7 rebounds per game on the team stat sheets, to go with 6.4 points and one assist per game. Rapp said Geuther was an excellent team leader and a big part of the Lady Lions team atmosphere.

Geuther will represent the Little Ten Conference in its all-star battle vs. the Interstate Eight Conference.

Alaina Marquez, DePue (FR.)

Season at a glance: Marquez was the Lady Giants leading scorer, averaging 10.4 ppg through 17 games.

Gabbie Morrow, St. Bede (Jr., 5-8, G)

Season at a glance: The junior guard made her prescence known on both ends of the floor, averaging 6.5 points, 1.3 assists and 2.0 steals a game. She also led the Lady Bruins wioth 39 3-point baskets.

Honorable mention

Bureau Valley: Lindsey Hoffert, Irini Petros, Val Reuter.

DePue: Lindsey Werkau.

Hall: Rena Barroso, Emily Hoscheid.

Princeton: Stephenny Farrell, Danielle Hughes.

LaMoille/Ohio: Paige Conner, Ragen Forbes.

St. Bede: Brianna Lau, Zoe Postula, Rachel Sickley.

Scoring ..................... g pts avg Darcy Kepner (BV).............29 360 12.4 Ellie Herrmann (Hall) .......28 332 11.9 Alaina Marquez (DePue)....17 176 10.4 Heaven Bennett (BV).........29 276 9.5 Hanna Bima (SBA)............27 257 9.5 Lexi Loftus (L/O) ...............26 232 8.9 Taylor Clark (PHS).............25 221 8.8 Hunter Galassi (Hall) .......28 230 8.2 Julia Pohar (SBA)..............22 174 7.9 Lindsey Werkau (DePue)....17 134 7.9 Abby Jaques (PHS)............27 177 6.6 Gabbie Morrow (SBA)........31 202 6.5 Elizabeth Geuther (L/O) .....26 167 6.4 Rena Barroso (Hall)...........28 159 5.7 Emily Hoscheid (Hall) .......28 154 5.5 Rebounding ............... g rb avg Elizabeth Geuther (L/O)......26 382 14.7 Maddi Deery (L/O) .............19 180 9.5 Paige Conner (L/O) ...........25 225 9.0 Lexi Loftus (L/O) ...............26 219 8.4 Taylor Clark (P) ................25 206 8.3 Heaven Bennett (BV).........29 230 7.9 Carlie Bickett (BV) ...........30 206 6.9 Emily Hoscheid (Hall) .......28 132 6.1 Rena Barroso (Hall)...........28 159 5.7 Hanna Bima (SBA)............27 153 5.7 Ellie Herrmann (Hall) .......24 164 5.9 Darcy Kepner (BV) ............29 159 5.5 Brianna Barajas (PHS)......27 130 4.8 Assists....................... g ast avg Jasmine Kahly (L/O) ..........26 85 3.3 Marisol Rios (DePue).........17 39 2.3 Rena Barroso (Hall)...........28 55 2.0 Ellie Herrmann (Hall) .......28 51 1.8 Ragen Forbes (L/O)...........26 50 1.9 Carlie Bickett (BV) ...........30 56 1.9 Lexi Loftus (L/O) ...............26 45 1.7 Hunter Galassi (Hall) .......28 46 1.6 Julia Pohar (SBA)..............22 32 1.5 Val Reuter (BV) ................28 40 1.4 Darcy Kepner (BV) ............29 40 1.4 Savannah Dean (BV) ........25 35 1.3 Taylor Clark (P) ................25 28 1.1 Brianna Barajas (PHS)......27 30 1.1 Steals ....................... g stl avg Lexi Loftus (L/O) ...............26 129 5.0 Paige Conner (L/O) ...........25 95 3.8 Ragen Forbes (L/O)...........26 85 3.3 Jasmine Kahly (L/O) ..........25 70 2.8 Ellie Herrmann (Hall) .......28 70 2.5 Hunter Galassi (Hall) .......28 67 2.4 Darcy Kepner (BV) ............29 66 2.3 Heaven Bennett (BV).........29 59 2.0 Gabbie Morrow (SBA)........31 63 2.0 Erin Hosto (L/O).................24 40 1.7 Savannah Dean (BV) ........30 48 1.6 Taylor Clark (PHS) ............25 37 1.5 Emily Hoscheid (Hall)........24 35 1.5 Rena Barroso (Hall)...........28 38 1.4 Lindsey Hoffert (BV)..........24 31 1.3

Rachel Sickley (SBA).........31 39 1.3 Brianna Barajas (PHS)......27 32 1.2 Val Reuter (BV) ................28 34 1.2 Blocked shots............. g rb avg Carlie Bickett (BV) ...........30 37 1.2 Elizabeth Geuther (L/O)......26 45 1.7 Lexi Loftus (L/O) ...............26 23 0.9 Jenna Lusietto (Hall).........28 21 0.8 Heaven Bennett (BV).........29 23 0.8 Ivy Rhodes (PHS)...............27 22 0.8 Paige Conner (L/O)............25 20 0.8 Hanna Bima (SBA)............27 19 0.7 Field-goal percentage.fgm fga pct.

Hanna Bima (SBA)...........105 234 .448 Heaven Bennett (BV)........118 285 .414 Taylor Clark (PHS).............88 218 .401 Emily Hoscheid (Hall)........48 125 .384 Darcy Kepner (BV)............122 326 .374 Ellie Herrmann (Hall).......114 327 .349 Emily Hoscheid (Hall)........50 145 .340 Abby Jaques (PHS)............74 219 .337 Brianna Barajas (PHS)......40 125 .320 Rachel Sickley (SBA).........57 181 .315 3-pt percentage........ fgm fga pct.

Ellie Herrmann (Hall)........22 65 .338 Taylor Clark (PHS)..............6 19 .316 Abby Jaques (PHS)............14 46 .304 Julia Pohar (SBA)..............32 113 .283 Gabbie Morrow (SBA)........39 136 .282 Ivy Rhodes (PHS)................9 33 .273 Zoe Postula (SBA).............14 52 .269 Rena Barroso (Hall)...........11 42 .262 Free throw percentage.ftm fta pct.

Julia Pohar (SBA)..............34 44 .772 Maddie Soldati (Hall)........10 13 .770 Heaven Bennett (BV).........40 54 .741 Ellie Herrmann (Hall)........82 121 .678 Hanna Bima (SBA)............47 70 .671 Emily Hoscheid (Hall)........54 79 .683 Zoe Postula (SBA).............30 46 .652 Rachel Sickley (SBA).........21 33 .636 Ivy Rhodes (PHS)...............13 22 .565 Val Reuter (BV).................24 43 .558 Addison Moreland (BV)......20 36 .556 Darcy Kepner (BV).............83 153 .542

BCR girls records

Bureau Valley (5-7 TRE)............16-14 Hall (6-6 TRE)...........................13-15 LaMoille-Ohio (4-3 LTC)............. 9-16 St. Bede (3-9 TRE)..................... 8-23 Princeton (1-11 TRE).................. 5-22 DePue (0-11 TCC) ..................... 0-18

Other area girls

Mendota (11-3 BNW) ................ 25-4 Annawan (9-0 Lincoln Trail)...... 22-9 Putnam County (5-1 TCC).......... 21-9 Ottawa (10-3 NIB-12)................ 20-8 Marquette (3-3 TCC).................16-11 LaSalle-Peru (5-8 NIB-12)........13-17 Dixon (4-10 BNE)........................ 11-16

The class of 2015 Here’s a look at the scoring leaders for the area girls’ class of 2015:

Ellie Herrmann (Hall) ......695 No. 8 all-time for Hall Heaven Bennett (BV) ......445 Elizabeth Geuther (L/O) ...404 Taylor Clark (P) ...............342 Emily Hoscheid (H) .........283 Irini Petros (BV) ..............266 Abby Jaques (P) .............232 Val Reuter (BV) ...............214 Carlie Bickett (BV) ..........213 Ragen Forbes (L/O) ........184 Brianna Barajas (P) ........180

Danielle Hughes (P) ........139 Steph Farrell (P) .............116

Other classes

Darcy Kepner-so (BV) .....580 No. 10 all-time for BV Hanna Bima-so (SBA) ....531 Lexi Loftus-fr (L/O) ..........232 Michaela Strom-jr (P) ......170 Savanna Dean-jr (BV) .....170 Jasmine Kahly-so (L/O) ...145 Jenna Lusietto-so (H) ......142 Paige Conner-so (L/O) .....115 Ivy Rhodes-jr (P) ...............99 Maddy Deery-fr (L/O) ........77 Addison Moreland-fr (BV)...66

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March Madness Notebook

Tigresses

Rockets just the second TRAC team to trophy

By Kevin Hieronymus khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PEORIA — The Rockridge Rockets became just the fourth active member of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference to qualify for the IHSA State Boys Basketball Tournament and just the second to trophy.

The Rockets finished third in its first state appearance, defeating Breese Mater Dei, 52-47, in Saturday’s 2A thirdplace contest in Peoria. Rockridge’s deepest advancement previously was reaching super-sectionals in 2003 and 2011.

The only other active TRAC member to bring home a trophy is Bureau Valley, which made an unprecedented run of three straight third-place finishes in Class A from 2000-02. The Storm has reached the sectionals three times since.

Port Byron Riverdale was the first state final qualifier to represent the Three Rivers in the conference’s very first year, 1975. The Rams lost to Elmhurst Timothy Chris-

tian, 48-18, in the quarterfinals. PBR made it to the super-sectional the next year.

Morrison followed the Rams two years later, falling in the Class A quarterfinals to Madison, 65-49.

Six current members reached the state tournament prior to their affiliation with the Three Rivers.

The Princeton Tigers made back-to-back appearances in 1954 and 1955 under the late coach Don Sheffer, placing fourth in ‘55, then as a member of the NCIC. The Hall Red Devils, also a member of the NCIC, finished as state runners-up in consecutive years in 1997 and 1998. Hall and Princeton joined the Three Rivers in 2013-14.

Kewanee has the most state appearances of any Three Rivers schools with nine, but all came with previous conference ties.

The Boilers placed fourth in its first trip in 1932 and made its last appearance in 1994. Other trips came in 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1950, and in 1971 and 1986 A as a member of the

Sports Shorts Manlius sign-ups, fish fry MANLIUS — The Manlius Baseball Association will hold its annual summer league sign-ups for all players and fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Manlius Sportsman’s Club. To volunteer or for more information, call Chris Smith at 815-303-8879.

PYBSL sign-ups

PRINCETON — Registration for Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball, in partnership with the Princeton Optimist Club, will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, at the Prouty Building. PYBSL is affiliated with the Western Bureau Valley League.

PHS alumni game

PRINCETON — Princeton High School will host its 2015 alumni basketball game at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, for all former members of the boys’ program. Cost is $20.

To participate, call coach/athletic director Jesse Brandt at 815-875-3308 or send a

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NCIC as well as 1994’s.

Fulton has reached state twice, the first in 1936, and its last in 1973, two years before becoming a charter member of the Three Rivers.

Prophetstown reached state one year (1974) before helping to form the Three Rivers in ‘75.

Sherrard, who joined the TRAC in 2013-14, was a state qualifier in 1992, falling to Normal U-High in quarterfinal play.

Four schools - Erie, Orion, Newman and St. Bede have never reached state. Orion (3 sectionals) and Newman (2 sectionals) fell short by one game in super-sectional play, the Comets as recently as 2012 and the Chargers in 2011.

• Bits of March Madness: Mounds Meridian players Tyrone and Byron Nesby are the sons of former Cairo High School star and NBAer Tyrone Nesby. ... Sheffield referee Al Corwin worked Saturday’s 1A State title game.

Putnam’s Tim Snowden called the 3A semifinal.

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check payable to PHS Basketball at 103 S. Euclid Ave., Princeton, IL 61356.

Booster Drawdown

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School Booster Club will be hosting a drawdown at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, (immediately after the PHS alumni basketball game) in the basement of Fitzgerald’s.

A chicken and spaghetti dinner will be available. Tickets are being sold for $50 a couple. For tickets, call or text Kelley at 815878-7737 for send a message on the Booster Club’s Facebook page.

Whitetails Unlimited

PRINCETON — The Whitetails Unlimited Illinois Valley Banquet will be Friday, March 20, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill in Princeton.

This event will feature a meat and fish buffet, auction and prizes with a wide array of products, including firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, artwork and collectibles. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, call Bob Stevens at 815646-4146.

3 pc Cod Dinner $6.99 - Fries/ Cole Slaw & Tarter Sauce

Large Cheese Pizza

+ tax

$7.99

Tue.-Thur. & Sun. 11am-2pm & 4-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11-2pm & 4-11pm • Closed Monday

JERRY NEUMANN for CITY

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COMMISSIONER

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Paid for by The Committee to elect Jerry Neumann; Ryan Neumann-Committee Chair

+ tax

PHS returns four-year varsity catcher Abby Jaques and three-year varsity pitcher junior Madison Menzel.

Menzel posted a 3.57 ERA over 93 innings as a sophomore while hitting .239 at the plate. Jaques, the BCR Player of the Year, was a key cog to the Tigresses’ offensive attack, blasting eight homeruns and plating 28 RBIs en route to a team-high batting average of .458 while also swiping 13 stolen bases.

“They’ve been together for a few years,” James said. “They know how to play together and I’m hoping that it’ll show this year, especially with Madison feeling a little bit more comfortable, and that all three of us are on the same page.”

Many players will rotate positions depending on the situation. James will have senior Danielle Hughes play center field while plugging her in for

Storm From Page 11 One position that is secured is centerfield as it will be the home of junior Sydney Kolb. Humphrey expects the fleet-footed centerfielder to “cover a lot of ground.”

Kolb isn’t the only Storm player gifted with speed as this year’s squad has an abundance of speed in the eyes of Humphrey.

“Offensively, we will have a lot of weapons and have a solid lineup one through nine. Our overall team speed is maybe the best I’ve had in my 10 years at BVHS, so we

Jaques behind the plate when needed.

Hughes looks to improve upon her .358 batting average she amassed as a junior, which was second best on the squad.

Junior Alisa Holmbeck will mainly fill in the shortstop position while also seeing some innings on the mound behind Menzel. She could also see playing time anywhere on the field as she is happy to be plugged in where James sees fit.

“Alisa Holmbeck will play anywhere and everywhere, and it’s good to have a player like that on your team. She works hard and her teammates look up to her,” James said.

Also returning are seniors Devin Truedson (LF, 2B), Elizabeth Hendrix (LF, 3B) and Brittany Krohn (OF) and juniors Jaimee Ciesielski (2B, RF), Julia Bauer (RF, 2B) and Mady Cain (3B, CF) and sophomore Courtney Oeder (1B). Junior newcomers Brooke Hieronymus (1B, RF), Hailey Schultz (IF/OF) and McKenzie Cain (CF, C) will split need to put the ball in play as much as possible and take advantage of that quickness,” Humphrey said.

Humphrey returns assistant varsity coach Bill Phillips to his staff while Dan Kolb will head the fresh/soph squad with assistant Damon Macklin.

The Storm was scheduled open the season Monday hosting the Stark County Rebels, but that game was cancelled due to inclement field conditions. The Storm will travel to Annawan/Wethersfield at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.

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PHS softball schedule

3/17 — at Rock Falls, 4:30 p.m.

3/19 — Wethersfield, 4:30 p.m.

3/26 — St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

3/27 — Sherrard, 4:30 p.m.

3/28 — at Low-Washburn, (DH), 10 a.m.

3/30 — Newman, 4:30 p.m.

3/31 — at Marquette, 4:30 p.m.

4/2 — at Kewanee. 4:30 p.m.

4/4 — at Fulton (DH) 10 a.m.

4/6 — at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

4/7 — at Erie-Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.

4/9 — Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

4/10 — Morrison, 4:30 p.m.

4/13 — Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4/16 — Streator, 4:30 p.m.

4/18 — Mendota (DH)10 a.m.

4/20 — at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

4/21 — at Orion, 4:30 p.m.

4/23 — at Newman 4:30 p.m.

4/25 — at Plano (DH) 10 a.m.

4/27 — Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

4/30 — Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

5/1 — at Riverdale, 4:30 p.m.

5/2 — at Seneca (DH) 10 a.m.

5/4 — at Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

5/7 — at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

5/8 — at LaMoille, 4:30 p.m.

5/11 — Dixon, 4:30 p.m.

5/12 — Rockridge, 4:30 p.m.

5/14 — Midland, 4:30 p.m.

5/15 — Geneseo, 4:30 p.m.

5/16 — Stark County (DH) 10 a.m.

their time between positions.

The Tigresses are scheduled to open their season at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Rock Fall.

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Storm softball schedule

3/16 — Stark County, ppd 3/18 — at Ann/Wethersfield, 4:30 p.m.

3/20 — at Henry, 4:30 p.m.

3/23 — Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

3/26 — Sterling Newman, 4:30 p.m.

3/27 — Morrison, 4:30 p.m.

3/30 — Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4/1 — Galva/Williamsfield, 4:30 p.m.

4/3 — Orion, 4:30 p.m.

4/6 — at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

4/9 — at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

4/10 — Erie/Prophetstown, 4:30 p.m.

4/11 — West Carroll Invite, 9 a.m.

4/13 — Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

4/16 — at Kewanee, 4:30 p.m.

4/18 — at Riverdale (DH), 11 a.m.

4/20 — at Sterling Newman, 4:30 p.m.

4/23 — at Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4/27 — Rockridge, 4:30 p.m.

4/29 — Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

4/30 — St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

5/1 — at Sherrard, 4:30 p.m.

5/4 — Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

5/7 — at Amboy, 4:30 p.m.

5/8 — Fulton, 4:30 p.m.

5/14 — LaMoille, 4:30 p.m.

5/18 — IHSA Regional, TBA.

Final 2014-15 area girls basketball standings Three Rivers East Amboy........................... 12-0 28-2 Kewanee ....................... 10-2 21-9 Hall................................ 6-6 13-15 Bureau Valley................. 5-7 16-14 Newman......................... 5-7 9-18 St. Bede......................... 3-9 8-23 Princeton ...................... 1-11 5-22 Three Rivers West Prophetstown................ 13-1 31-4 Sherrard........................ 13-1 25-5 Erie................................ 8-5 18-10

Rockridge....................... 7-6 18-11 Fulton............................. 5-9 14-18 Orion.............................. 5-9 11-18 Morrison........................ 4-10 13-14 Riverdale....................... 0-14 0-26 Little Ten Newark (20-8)................ 7-0 Indian Creek (20-8)........ 7-1 Serena............................ 6-2 Somonauk...................... 5-3 LaMoille/Ohio (9-16)...... 4-3 Hinckley-Big Rock.......... 3-5

Earlville-Leland.............. 2-6 Paw Paw........................ 1-7 Hiawatha....................... 0-8 Tri-County girls Peoria Christian............. 6-0 Putnam County.............. 5-1 Roanoke-Benson............ 4-2 Marquette (16-11)......... 3-3 Midland.......................... 2-4 Henry.............................. 1-5 DePue (0-19).................. 0-6

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General Terms and Policies The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

LINE AD DEADLINES: • Tuesday, BCR deadline Monday 9 am • Thursday, BCR deadline Wednesday, 9 am • Saturday, BCR deadline Friday, 9 am We Accept 815-875-4461

-100Announcements 103 • Card of Thanks THANK YOU We are thankful for the outpouring of love and support since Bob's passing. Whether you showered us with prayer, offered help or words of comfort, attended Bob's or service, visitation brought food or helped with the lunch, requested a mass for Bob, made a donation to the school in his memory, brought a meal, sent flowers or shared time with us, we are deeply grateful.

Bob's Family

108 • Lost & Found LOST DOG Female, German Shepard. Missing since Friday, March 13.

Last seen near Hwy 26 and Spotted Duchmans Hill Road. Pink collar. Reward. Contact Terri at 309-229-3778

- 200 Employment

227 • Drivers

228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

TRUCK DRIVER. Helena Chemical Company, a national, agricultural chemical company, has an immediate opening for a Truck Driver at Princeton, IL. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, CDL with HAZMAT endorsement, and the ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities: makes deliveries, loads and unloads product, uses a forklift, and performs general warehouse duties.

Apply in person to: Helena Chemical Company, 1870 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL. Preemployment drug screen and background check required.

EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran

YOUNG'S CUSTOM AG SERVICE in Spring Valley is looking for a full-time AG MECHANIC. Call 815-663-3943

Lake Thunderbird Association is currently accepting applications for LIFEGUARDS for the 2015 Summer Season! The perfect summer job! Flexible hours! Lifeguard Certification Training course will be available. Call the LTA Office at 815-437-2757 for details

FIND IT RIGHT HERE!

Part-Time Library Clerk Library Clerk position at Tiskilwa Public Library.

10-15 hours per week.

Must be flexible; including evenings/Saturday.

Please submit a resume to PO Box 150, Tiskilwa, IL 61368 by March 30, 2015.

No phone calls please

228 • Help Wanted NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Earn up to $1000 A Month! Looking for Independent Contractor to Deliver newspapers early Mornings 7 days per week. Routes now available in Your area. Please call Mark Swank at 309253-4931 Or email: mswank@ acimidwestllc.com Dr. Ed Monroe Fast Paced Dental Office seeking Administrative Assistant. Medical/dental experience required.

Please email resume/cover letter to: smilemakers@ comcast.net

ALL POSITIONS Apply in person at: Days Inn, 2238 North Main Street, Princeton, IL No phone calls please Looking for part-time Help in Club House.

Apply at: Chapel Hill Golf Course, 12927 IL Hwy 26, Princeton. 815-879-6531 Local grocery store looking for a Deli Manager.

Must be able to work all shifts. Experience preferred. Please reply to: Box 345 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

Full-time LANDSCAPE CREW MEMBER; also SUMMER GARDENING CREW, Part-time, 10 hours per week Hornbaker Gardens 815-659-3282 LAWN CARE for the First United Methodist Church, 316 South Church Street, Princeton, IL. Please obtain bid sheet from church office and submit no later than April 1, 2015

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB RIGHT HERE!

NOW HIRING FLATBED DRIVERS Based In Peru, IL

Home Daily & Weekends Off! Earn up to $1000/Week! * Excellent Benefits & 401k

Requires CDL A & 1 year T/T experience 1 year previous flatbed experience preferred

800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/jobs

RUAN Dedicated to Diversity. EOE

227 • Drivers SEMI DRIVER positions available for full and part time, local and long haul runs. Competitive wages, vacation and holiday pay plus incentives.

Craine Farms Trucking 815-866-9601 AG View FS, Inc., a Retail Agricultural business is accepting applications for Full-Time and Part-time CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary. Send resume or apply at: Ag View FS, 22069 US Hwy 34, Princeton, IL 61356 (815-875-2808)

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS We can help get your business fully staffed.

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RN POSITIONS AVAILABLE Women’s Health Center-OB/GYN experience preferred

LPN/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE Clinic Operations Floatmust be willing to travel to all Clinic locations Granville Clinic Midtown Health Center.

PATIENT ACCOUNT CLERK

(previous Medical billing experience preferred)

DME BILLER

(Knowledge of ICD-9 coding, CPT coding, Medicare regulations and insurance billing preferred.)

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

(5 years experience required) Apply on-line at www.aboutsmh.org EOE

LIVING SKILLS SPECIALIST Part-time afternoons, approximately 33 hours a week. Provide Direct Care & Community Integration to individuals with disabilities. H.S. diploma or equivalent required. Valid driver's license required.

CNA or DSP preferred.

Please apply at: Abilities Plus, 1100 N East Street, Kewanee IL. (309) 8524626, by 3/20/15. EOE Looking for a CUSTOMER SERVICE REP for an Insurance Agency. Insurance license & experience preferred. Please reply to: Box 344 Bureau County Republican, PO Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS We can help get your business fully staffed.

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228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

228 • Help Wanted

Looking for Small Engine & Lawn Mower Service Technician.

SPRING HELP NEEDED Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply.

Please stop at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8am-4pm. 815-445-6951

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Crossroads Part-time.

High School.

35-40 hours per month. Bookkeeping, banking, Communications, inventory, registrar management.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, and internet communications. Send resumes to Crossroads High School, PO Box 434, Tiskilwa, IL 61368.

Apply @ Diller Rod, 701 East Peru Street, Princeton, IL.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Bureau County Republican Classified!

Fun & Friendly, Newly Remodeled Salon has openings for full-time positions COSMETOLOGIST, MASSAGE THERAPIST, AND ESTHETICIAN. Apply in person.

Ultimate Spa & Salon, 432 South Main, Princeton, IL. No phone calls please TIMPTE INC. is seeking a TRAILER MECHANIC for our Princeton, IL location.

Responsibilities include the service and repair of semi-trailers. Must have welding experience and possess own hand tools. $16-20/hour. DOE plus benefits package.

Apply in person at 160 Progress Drive, at our website: www.timpte.com or e-mail resume to: gbenesch@timpte.com

Princeton Plaza Restaurant located at Road Ranger Travel Center 2835 North Main, Princeton, IL

Opening Soon & Now Hiring!

Full and Part time positions available, 1st & 2nd shift for Shift Leaders, Servers, Short Order Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers, Weekends required.

Looking for strong hands on individuals committed to great customer service, food quality and high sanitation standards. Candidates must have initiative, enthusiasm and preferably experience Benefits include Holiday & Vacation Pay Drug testing and background check may be required Apply in person. Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

Ace Hardware Corporation has an immediate opening for

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER

In our Princeton, Illinois Retail Support Center Qualifications: • Valid Class “A” CDL with HAZMAT endorsement • 1 year on-road tractor-trailer driving experience (all weather conditions) with a minimum of 100,000 road miles • No moving violations within the last 24 months • Applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and background check as outlined in DOT regulations • Superior customer service skills • Some heavy lifting is required to assist dealers with deliveries • Overnight travel is limited Benefits: • Impressive financial package -First year earnings normally $54,000-$60,000 • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug card • 401k • Flexible spending accounts • Merchandise discounts Applications may be obtained 24 hours a day at the Princeton Ace Retail Support Center or you may apply on line at www. acehardware.com – careers.

Princeton Retail Support Center 2123 N. Euclid Princeton, IL 61356 EOE

Bureau Valley CUSD #340 is hiring part-time SUMMER CUSTODIANS to assist custodial staff with a variety of projects.

Positions will be available at all buildings. Start time and end time each day will be determined by the head custodian. Must be 15 years of age or older. Applications are available at any Bureau Valley building office. Please return the completed application to the Bureau Valley District Office at PO Box 289, 9068 2125 North Ave, Manlius IL 61338 by Thursday, April 2, 2015

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231 • Childcare CHILD CARE Openings Available. Openings available in my rural Wyanet home for child care.

Warm caring atmosphere.

Flexible hours available.

Call 815-699-2662

PROMOTE YOUR JOB OPENINGS

Get It Noticed Right Here!

We can Show You How! 815-875-4461

BROS. TRUCKING CO.

Call 815-875-4461 Immediate Openings for Experienced

CNC Machine Operators!!!

A leading Bureau County manufacturer has immediate openings on multiple shifts with overtime available for CNC Machine Operators with at least two years of experience and/or formal CNC education.

• Experience with Haas/Citizens/Mori Seiki/ Tsugami brand machines preferred • Competitive salary & benefits available commensurate with qualifications Please send resume and salary history/ requirements to CNCOperatorApply@yahoo.com

$2000 Sign-on Bonus Home Every Weekend Pay Up to .46CPM Full Benefits package After 30 Days Apply online www.purdybros.com or call

800-745-7284 ext. 228

POLICE OFFICER The City of Peru Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer for the Peru Police Department. This is a full-time position for a career minded individual.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident of the U.S. • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application, & under 35 at time of application & posting of final eligibility list (unless exempt under provisions outlined in the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Act).

• Must have: - high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of - Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice or - Bachelor’s Degree in any field or - Certified and currently employed as a Police Officer, full-time or part-time in the State of Illinois or - Certified and currently employed as a Police Officer, full-time in any other state.

- The aforementioned college education requirements shall not apply to applicants who have served a minimum of two years on active duty in the U.S. military and have been honorable discharged or currently serving on active duty or are in active or in-active reserve status.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to pass a physical agility test, written examination, oral interview, medical exam, polygraph test, psychological exam, drug screening, and extensive background investigation.

Applications will be available starting Monday, March 16, 2015. You may obtain one in person at the Peru Police Department, 1503 4th Street. All applications must be returned to the Peru Police Department no later than noon on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Along with your application please provide a self-addressed stamped business (#10) size envelope so we can mail you a reminder. Orientation and written testing for applicants will commence at 9:00am, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Peru Parkside School, 1800 Church St. You should park and enter on the west side of the school off of Shooting Park Road. Registration will be 8:15-8:45am.

Peru Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Peru, IL EOE

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232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Bureau County Republican Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Bureau County Republican Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 300 Services 320 • Misc Services

Looking for old barns to dismantle for the lumber in Bureau County and surrounding counties.

L.E. Strouss Barn Dismantling Call 815-303-7658

- 400 Merchandise

450 • Under $1000

615 • Truck Sales

Brown leather recliner, $200; oak kitchen table/4 chairs, $150; 1100 watt microwave, $20.

Call 815-878-1884

2003 FORD 250 4wd.

180,000 miles. Leer top cover $3500.

Call 815-875-1360

Captain Chairs, solid hardwood maple finish.

Colonial style. Good condition. $30 each or $100 for all. 815-878-7721

616 • Motorcycles

Henrendon end tables 21”x25”x23”.

Featuring bottom storage drawers. $50 each/$90 for both.

Princeton 815-222-7946 Large cardinal weight scale, been recalibrated, very heavy. $75.

Call 815-646-4321 Prom dresses: size 2 aqua print, $150; size 8 hot pink $225; size 8 orchid $200. 815-303-4970 text or call TV & stand $25; Nordic Track $25; beige sofa Flexsteel, like new $175.

Call 815-894-3231 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

Go to: bcrnews.com, to place an ad. Use category merchandise and then bargains or E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales

Call 815-866-8389

PRINCETON 25 East Marion. (Open Prairie UCC, behind the Apollo Theater).

Saturday, March 21, 10am-3pm.

March Madness Flea Market.

Free admission. Antique radios, books, dishes, shoes, jewelry, art, furniture & more! Also serving a taco bar for lunch

448 • Pets & Livestock

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446 • Farm Products ALFALFA HAY 2nd and 3rd crop. Large squares.

Excellent Quality.

PHONE 815-878-0099 Small Square Bales of HAY for sale.

DONATE NOW! “The animals are crying” Tri-County Humane Society. LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam Counties.

Call 815-875-6145 or 815-872-9781 or send donation to: PO Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

450 • Under $1000 10 cookie jars $200; snowman collection $50.

Call 815-915-7923

614 • Car Sales ******* $$ CASH PAID $$ We pay top dollar for junk (cars, machinery, etc.)

1985 Gold Wing, 1200cc.

Interstate. New tires, battery, new seat & more Runs great. $2,700.

Call 815-878-4158

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 3 Bedroom Mobile Home for sale. $2,000 down, $413.02 monthly for 3 years; 2 bedroom mobile home, $1,000 down, $319.01 monthly for 3 years.

Both includes lot rent, garbage pick up and water. Call 815-303-2948 or 708-805-1950 FIND YOUR NEXT HOME RIGHT HERE! **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

767 • Mobile Home Sales Stop Renting! Use your tax refund to finance: Hollypark, 14'x70', 2 bedroom, 1 bath; Fleetwood 16'x72', 2 bedroom, 2 bath; Fairmont 14'x72' 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Quiet rural community just minutes from Princeton's northend shopping district. Affordable monthly payments, easy application. Call 815-875-1502

768 • Homes For Sale PRINCETON CLEAN NEWER, 3 Bedroom Ranch home for sale on corner lot. 2 Car Attached Garage. Fenced in yard.

Many Updates. $139,900.

Call 815-289-6150 PRINCETON-FOR SALE Large, older, 2 story, 4 bedroom house on South Euclid. 2 car attached garage.

Central air, large yard.

Move in ready. Contract for deed considered. $164,500.

Call 815-875-1923 SPRING VALLEY Brick Ranch. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, full basement, 2 car attached garage, 2 acres+, quiet wooded area. $155,000. 815-343-9014

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

856 • Apartment Rentals LARGE 1 Bedroom, 1 bath. all appliances, washer & dryer, garage space & full basement. Victorian. $500/month & $500/deposit, 815-915-7251 to see or owner-- GA 404728-6898, week days, jluvibugi@aim.com PRINCETON 1 bedroom above Le Soleil Tanning Salon, 430 South Main.

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Call 815-879-8500 or 815-303-8097 PRINCETON 2 bedroom, $570. 437 East Marion.

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Bureau County Courthouse Princeton, IL 61356 on or before APRIL 2, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-17864 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I647252 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 3, 10 and 17, 2015.

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Rhonda Martin; Denise White; Rhonda Martin, ) Administrator; Unknown Heirs and Legatees ) of Roland G. Harris; Unknown Owners and ) Nonrecord Claimants ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 00082 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Denise White Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Roland G. Harris Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 10 IN TISKILWA FORMERLY INDIANTOWN SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 430 W. Main Street Tiskilwa, IL 61368 and which said Mortgage was made by: Roland G. Harris executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Bureau County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R07263; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mary C. Dremann Clerk of the Circuit Court 700 South Main Street

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) RAYMOND E. CULLEN, et al ) Defendant ) 14 CH 00070 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 20, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST 175 FEET OFF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: 50 FEET OFF OF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 15 AND 7-1/2 FEET OFF OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 14 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF PRINCETON, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS RESERVED AND INCLUDING THE EASEMENTS GRANTED IN TWO CERTAIN DEED FROM EUGENE C. GIBBS AND NELL E. GIBBS TO JOHN W. NAFFZIGER AND ELIZABETH B. NAFFZIGER, DATED JANUARY 29, 1945, AND AUGUST 1, 1949, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF BUREAU Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 282 AT PAGE 497 AS DOCUMENT NO,. 241487, AND IN BOOK 307 AT PAGE 528 AS DOCUMENT NO, 260278.

Commonly known as 614 S. PLEASANT STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-16-305-022.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its

credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by

The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS &

ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-16817.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. Attorney File No. 14-1416817. Attorney ARDC No. 00468002. Case Number: 14 CH 00070. TJSC#: 35-1956 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648116 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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MATERIALS Bailey Watermain Invitation to Bid The City of Princeton, Illinois, will accept sealed bids for the materials, including delivery, needed to construct the Bailey Subdivision Watermain.

Sealed bids clearly marked “Materials – Bailey Watermain” will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the City of

Princeton City Hall. Bid packets are available and may be picked up between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2 S. Main Street Princeton, IL. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technicalities in bidding.

Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 19, 21 and 24, 2015.

is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-30625.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-30625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 07 TJSC#: 35-2634 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648366 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

tenements purchased and the sum paid therefor to be tendered to the purchaser. Upon confirmation of said sale by the Court, the holder of said Certificate of Sale shall be entitled to a deed for said premises.

10. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

DATED at Peoria, Illinois, this 13th day of February, 2015. s/KENNETH F. BOHAC UNITED STATES MARSHAL CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24, 31 and Apr. 7, 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) DIANA J. YOUNG, et al ) Defendant ) 14 -CH 00- 07 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m on April 30, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHERE THE NORTH LINE OF HIGH STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE EXTENDED EASTERLY CROSSES SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 24, THENCE RUNNING NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 3.90 1/2 CHAINS, THENCE RUNNING WESTERLY 7.54 CHAINS TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 122 IN SAID VILLAGE, WHICH POINT IS 2.75 1/2 CHAINS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 119 IN SAID VILLAGE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINES OF SAID LOTS 122 AND 119 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 119, THENCE RUNNING EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID HIGH STREET AND SAID HIGH STREET EXTENDED 8.07 1/2 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND BEING ALL OF SAID LOTS 119 120 133 AND 134 AND A PART OF LOTS 121, 122, 131, 132 IN SAID VILLAGE OF LAMOILLE, AND A PART OF LOT 19 ON A PLAT OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. SOUTH PART OF LOT 19 ON A PLAT OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 203 CANAL STREET, LAMOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-436-002; 05-24-436003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AT PEORIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) MARIE L. SIMS, ) Defendant. ) No. 14-CV-1285 NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Craig Schisler, Area Specialist, USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Rd., Suite B, Princeton, IL 61356; (815- 875-8732(4) 2. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is:

709 Greencastle Drive, Wyanet, IL 61379 3. The legal description of the real estate is: Lot 44 in Reavley Addition to the Village of Wyanet, all lying and being situated in the County of Bureau in the State of Illinois.

PIN# 15-21-303-007 4. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: (Available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable advance notice to the county office listed above.)

5. The time and place of the sale are: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the front door of Bureau County Courthouse, Princeton, Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: 10% of purchase price payable at time and place of sale by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service. Balance to be paid by Cashier’s/Official Bank Check made payable to the United States Marshals Service and received by the United States Marshal, 42 Federal Building, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, within thirty (30) days of date of said sale. If the balance is not received within said time period, the 10% payment made at time of sale shall be forfeited to the United States, the sale shall be void and a new sale shall be scheduled by the Court.

7. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes for the years 2014 and thereafter to be paid by buyer(s), which are a lien upon the real estate, and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer(s) shall also be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax (35 ILCS 200-31-45).

8. Said property is being sold at this judicial sale “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 9. Upon receipt of the entire purchase price amount, a Certificate of Sale shall be forwarded to the Marshal for execution describing the lands and

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

RAYMOND E. CULLEN, et al ) Defendant 14 CH 00070 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 20, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 614 S. PLEASANT STREET, PRINCETON, IL 61356 Property Index No. 16-16-305-022.

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-14-16817.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. Attorney File No. 14-14-16817. Attorney ARDC No. 00468002.

Case Number: 14 CH 00070. TJSC#: 35-1956 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648116 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE ) LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE2, ASSET) BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, ) SERIES 2006-WFHE2 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

GREGORY A. WHIGHTSIL, et al ) Defendants ) 14 CH 00061 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 124 E. CLEVELAND STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-301-002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-14-14546.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-14546 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00061 TJSC#: 35-2636 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648920 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY OF PRINCETON, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGARDING DESIGNATION OF THE BACKBONE ROAD WEST AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT UNDER AUTHORITY OF 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-1, ET. SEQ., ADOPTION OF A PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT AND IMPOSITION OF A SALES TAX TO FUND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN NOTICE, is hereby given that on March 30th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Princeton City Hall, 2 S Main Street, Princeton, IL the City Council of the City of Princeton (the “City”) will conduct a public hearing to consider the designation of a proposed development project area hereinafter described (the “Area”) as a business district within the meaning of the Illinois Business District Development and Redevelopment Act found at 65 ILCS 5/11-74.31 et. seq. (the “Act”), the approval of a proposed business district development plan (the “Plan”) for the Area and the imposition of a retailer’s occupation tax and service occupation tax under authority of the Act (the “Sales Tax”) at a rate not to exceed 1%.

The Area proposed for designation as a business district contains approximately 27.97 acres and is legally described as follows: Backbone Road West Business District Boundary Description Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Four (4) and part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Five (5), all in Township Sixteen (16) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, City of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of said Section Five (5); thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West, along the South line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), 309.56 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West, 163.33 feet along said South line to the Southwest corner of the premises described in Document No. 2013R05220 in the Office of the Bureau County Recorder; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds West, 523.82 feet (526.0 feet Deed) along the West line of said premises, to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line for F.A.I. Route 80; thence South 74 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds East, 175.52 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line; thence South 55 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, 375.86 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line; thence South 79 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 287.87 feet along said Southerly right-ofway line to a point on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of F.A. Route 316 (Ill. Route 26); thence South 24 degrees 48 minutes 28 seconds East, 166.25 feet along said Southwesterly right-of-way line; thence South 47 degrees 04 minutes 35 seconds East, 16.37 feet along said Southwesterly right-of-way line; thence Southeasterly, 1353.25 feet more or less, along said Southwesterly right-of-way line to a point on the Northerly rightof-way line of County Highway No. 9 (Backbone Road); thence Southwesterly, along said Northerly right-of-way line, at an angle of 123 degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 35.00 feet; thence Westerly, along said Northerly right-of-way line, at an angle of 129 degrees 00 minutes 04 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 240.00 feet; thence Westerly, at an angle of 178 degrees 34 minutes 42 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 396.85 feet to the Southeast corner of Baileys Subdivision; thence Northerly, along the East line thereof, at an angle of 91 degrees 37 minutes 40 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 281.55 feet; thence Northerly along said East line, at an angle of 179 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 82.76 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3) in said Subdivision; thence Westerly, along the North line of said Lot Three (3) and the Westerly extension thereof, at an angle of 90 degrees 01 minutes 39 seconds (90 degree plat), as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 216.0 feet to the intersection of said North line extended and the Southerly extension of the East line

of Lot Twenty (20) in said Subdivision; thence Northerly, along said East line and said Southerly extension at an angle of 89 degrees 54 minutes 10 seconds (90 degree plat) as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 186.80 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot Twenty (20); thence Westerly, along the North line of said Lot Twenty (20), at an angle of 90 degrees as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 140.04 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Twenty (20), said point being the East line of Lot Twenty-one (21) in said Subdivision; thence Northerly, along said East line, at an angle of 90 degrees as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 50.0 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot Twenty-one (21); thence Northeasterly, along the North line thereof, at an angle of 121 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Twenty-one (21); thence Northerly, at an angle of 122 degrees 00 minutes 20 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 606.72 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 27.97 acres, more or less.

The Area may be generally located within the City by reference to the following streets and landmarks: General Description of Area The Area is generally bounded on the North by Interstate 80, on the East by Main Street, on the South by Backbone Road and on the west by Bailey subdivision.

The Plan provides generally for the disposition and/or development of real estate located within the Area, the acquisition and sale of land, the construction of various public infrastructure necessary to serve the Area. The Plan provides for the borrowing of funds and the payment of debt service on obligations (if necessary) and for the imposition of the Sales Tax at a rate not to exceed 1%. The Plan also provides for utilization of sales tax revenue generated within the Area to pay costs incurred in connection with implementation of the Plan and other business district project costs as authorized by the Act. All persons are hereby invited to submit alternate proposals or bids for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage or other disposition by the City of land or rights in land owned by the City and located within the Area.

The proposed Plan, a map of the Area and a description of land or rights in land owned by the municipality are on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at 2 South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356.

All interested persons may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to or during the hearings and may be heard orally during the hearings with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the Plan, the designation of the Area as a business district and the adoption of the Sales Tax at a rate not to exceed 1%.

The hearing may be adjourned to another date by the City Council of the City without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the time and place of the subsequent hearing.

Peter Nelson, City Clerk City of Princeton Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17 and 19, 2015.

an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBERED FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK NUMBERED (7) PARTLY IN DALZELL’S FIRST ADDITION AND PARTLY IN DEVLIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, SAVING AND EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, ALL OF THE UNDERLYING COAL AND FIRECLAY WITH THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME WITHOUT ENTERING UPON OR OCCUPYING ANY PART OF THE SURFACE THEREOF, AND SUBJECT TO AND GRANTING ALL OF GRANTORS’ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF APPARENT PRESCRIPTIVE COMMON DRIVEWAY EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE WEST 5 FEET OF SAID REAL ESTATE AND THE EAST 5 FEET OF ADJACENT LOT NUMBERED FOURTEEN (14) IN SAID BLOCK NUMBERED SEVEN (7), ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 124 E. CLEVELAND STREET, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Property Index No. 18-35-301-002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-14546.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL

60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-14546 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 CH 00061 TJSC#: 35-2636 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648920 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ) TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE ) LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE2, ASSET-BACKED ) PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES ) 2006-WFHE2 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.- ) GREGORY A. WHIGHTSIL, et al ) Defendants ) 14 CH 00061 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015,

815-875-4461

LAND AUCTION STERLING LAND COMPANY & AUCTIONEER GORDON STADE Public Auction will be held on March 18, 2015 at10:00 A.M. Deer Valley Golf Club, 3298 Hoover Road, (Route 40) Deer Grove, IL 204 Total Acres M/L-Fairfield Township, Bureau County.

3 Center Pivot Irrigation systems included Monte Van Kooten Managing Broker-815 718-2244 Ken Duncan Broker-815-631-0558 Auctioneer Gordon Stade 847-514-2853 IL Lic. 441.000397 www.sterlinglandcompany.com

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Buy It! Sell It! See It Right Here!

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC ) Plaintiff, ) -v.)

DIANA J. YOUNG, et al ) Defendant ) 14 - CH 00 - 07 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 2015, at the office of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Ave. West, PRINCETON, IL, 61356, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 203 CANAL STREET, LAMOILLE, IL 61330 Property Index No. 05-24-436-002; 05-24436-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-13-30625.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-30625 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 14 - CH 00 - 07 TJSC#: 35-2634 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I648366 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2015.

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Voice of the children Laura Patyk, a third-grade teacher at JFK Elementary School in Spring Valley, read a book to her class titled, “How to Catch a Leprechaun.” The book was about children trying to catch a leprechaun to grab the pot of gold. The leprechaun played several tricks on the children throughout the book, and the children never caught the clever leprechaun.

So Patyk asked the children if they did, indeed, catch him, what they would do with the pot of gold. Here are their responses — printed exactly as they were submitted to the Bureau County Republican: “If I caught the leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold I would give people food and water. This is very important because if the poor wouldn’t have food they would starve. Then if I had enough money I would buy a foster home for children. It is important because children can sleep and eat food and drink water to get healthy.”

Adrian Martinez, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would use that money to buy blankets, coloring books, clothes and stuffed animals for Saint Jude Children’s Hospital. This is important because some families don’t have enough money to buy things for their children.”

Hannah Vanaman, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a foster care center for kids who don’t have a home or food or water and some might have cancer. I would buy toys for the kids too.”

Lucas Milton, 8, of Seatonville “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold I would buy a power wheels 4X4 because I would play with my brother on it. I would give most of it to the sick, hurt and poor people. This is important because children and adults won’t be hurt and sick. I would also buy a t.v. and a tablet.”

Brian Martinez, 8, of Spring Valley

“If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold I would give the poor $1,000,000. This is important because they don’t have a house or food, and they need to share the rest of the money.”

Xander Ossola, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a house, food and freninch like a bed, a chair for the homeles people. This is imporntent because they want feerse in the could.

If there are some mony left ofer I would buy some toys for the child so they want be boud. This is imporntent becouse they don’t have that much toys.”

Anthanee Danner, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold I would share it with my family, give some to the poor, donate to charity, and bye houses for the poor.

This is important to me because it is very nice. Helping people is good. It’s just something to do since they don’t have it.

I’d rather spend money on the poor and anyone that needs things. Thats what I’d rather do than spend it on myself.”

Cecilia Guevara, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a new TV for me and my step sister so that it is bigger.”

Kassi Roof, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a lepelepechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a shelter for the poor people that don’t have a home it is inpoutant because some people don’t have a home this is very inpoutant so they have somewhere to sleep and eat.”

Lupita Perez, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy him a new pot of gold and then give him a nice big hug and then say thank you! I would next get my mom a big pot of gold and then the leprechaun would be happy.”

Evey Meyer, 8, of Spring Valley

“If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a house, a car, food, and water.”

Ryan Watson, 8, of Spring Valley “If a caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a shelter for the poor. So they would not have to sleep outside in the cold and freeze. Also I would give them money so they could buy food.”

Joseph Bacidore, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a homeless shelter for the homeless people. I would buy also my grandma a new car.

This is important because her old car is broke down. It is important to give to others and not be greedy.”

Colby Zerfas, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy food for the poor because they need food to survive. Also I buy homes for the home less because I would not let then freeze in the winter. I also would give money to sick people so they can buy medicine.”

Geno Baracani, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy plane tickets to go see my brother in Colorado. I wold also give money to my dad. I would also give money to my mom so she could buy a house. I would buy food and clothes for the poor.”

Evan Stefaniak, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy food for the homeless. I would buy this because they barely have enough food. I would also buy medicine for my grandpa Buddy because he is sick.”

Riley Ghere, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would get a plane ticket and go to Tennessee to visit my aunt’s. Tis is important because my aunt is lonely. My uncle died in the war and now she is very lonely. I would stay with her for a couple of days then I would come home and help my mom.”

Mya Delao, 9, of Spring Valley

“If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would by a toy for the poor children because they do not have a lot. They do not have houses, food, drinks, toys, books, beds and shelters. The kids need moms and dads because the mom and dad can by them food, toys and homes.”

Isaiah Hart, 9, of Seatonville “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a house for the homeless, give money to the poor, and buy food for the food pantry.

This is important because it makes me feel happy for others.”

Hope Loza, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a house for the poor. I would buy clothing for the babies. I would buy a camper for the poor. I would buy a new car for my dad. I would buy a shelter for the poor.

I would buy a car for the poor. I would buy food for the homeless people. I would buy medicine to my dad.”

Tyler Harrison, 8, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy some food and water to give to the poor because they don’t have any. I also would buy a pet shelter because some animals don’t have food and water.”

Hermyany Harper, 9, of Hollowayville “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of god, I would buy Frozen books. I would get my cousin a car. I would also visit my Aunt Ivey in Hawaii.

I would donate money to children in foster homes.”

Jonna Hurt, 9, of Spring Valley “If I caught a leprechaun and he gave me his pot of gold, I would buy a car because we need one. I would get a wii and some games for it. I would go to Chicago to watch Bears play in Soldier field.”

Jacob Moore, 8, of Spring Valley

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